Description

A comforting one-dish meal combining cheesy cheese-stuffed tortellini with savory ground beef and zesty enchilada sauce, baked until bubbly and golden.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce

1 package (about 9 oz) cheese tortellini

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
Stir in enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
In a bowl, gently combine cooked tortellini with beef and sauce mixture.
Spread half the mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese.
Layer remaining mixture and top with remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let cool slightly, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve.

Notes

Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
Use black beans instead of beef for a vegetarian version.
Mix different cheeses like pepper jack or feta for variation.
Add fresh oregano or basil for herbaceous depth.
Substitute gluten-free tortellini to accommodate dietary needs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, sautéing, boiling
Cuisine: Fusion (Tex-Mex and Italian)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg