Description
Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food mashup—tender cheese tortellini baked with seasoned beef, beans, enchilada sauce, and gooey cheddar cheese. A hearty, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup enchilada sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Brown until no longer pink, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions (3–5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, gently combine cooked tortellini with the beef mixture.
Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add tortellini mixture and spread evenly.
Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Top with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
Notes
Swap beef with shredded chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
Add jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.
Make-ahead option: Assemble up to a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Pasta Bake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg