Beef Enchiladas Tortellini
A fusion dish combining ground beef, tortellini, and enchilada sauce for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- baking dish
- Pot for boiling tortellini
Ingredients
For the Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can black beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies 10 oz
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Tortellini and Toppings
- 1 package cheese tortellini 9 oz
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro optional for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, combine cooked tortellini and beef mixture.
- Pour enchilada sauce over the mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with sour cream and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot enchilada sauce or add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture.