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Cheesy Enchilada Beef Tortellini Skillet

A cozy, flavor-packed dinner featuring cheese-filled tortellini in a smoky, saucy beef mixture, topped with melty cheese and fresh herbs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Deep Skillet

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 20 oz Cheese Tortellini Fresh or frozen
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese Blend
  • 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce 10 oz
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes 14 oz, undrained
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 0.25 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 small Yellow Onion Finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • to taste Fresh Chopped Cilantro For garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and crumbled.
  • Add the finely diced onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the minced fresh garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until aromatic.
  • Pour in the beef broth, the entire can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with their juice), and the red enchilada sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Gently stir in the cheese tortellini. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 7–10 minutes (stirring occasionally), until the tortellini are cooked and tender.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar-jack cheese, allowing it to melt into the sauce for a creamy finish. Turn off the heat and swirl in the sour cream to make the sauce extra rich and luscious.
  • Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top and serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

For extra creaminess, use fresh tortellini. Feel free to swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. If you like it spicy, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.