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Delicious Cheesy Enchilada Beef Tortellini Skillet topped with melted cheese
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Cheesy Enchilada Beef Tortellini Skillet

Creamy, juicy, and packed with bold Southwestern flavors, this one-pan dinner features cheese tortellini in smoky enchilada sauce with savory ground beef and melty cheddar-jack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 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
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Room temperature if possible
  • 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Fresh Chopped Cilantro For garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and crumbled, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
  • Add the finely diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
  • Stir in garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the minced fresh garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • Pour in the beef broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juice, and the red enchilada sauce. Stir everything well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the cheese tortellini to the skillet and stir to submerge in the sauce. Cover and cook for 7–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar-jack cheese until it melts into the sauce and becomes creamy. Turn off the heat, then stir in the sour cream for extra richness and a silky finish.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different proteins or spices to suit your taste.