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Cheesy beef enchilada tortellini skillet with ground beef and melted cheese.

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

A cozy one-pot dinner that brings together bold enchilada flavors with cheesy tortellini for a comforting and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Lean ground beef preferred.
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons chili powder To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt black pepper To taste.
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce Red enchilada sauce preferred.
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (about 10 ounces)
  • 1 cup broth Beef or chicken.
  • 1 package cheese tortellini (about 18 to 20 ounces) Fresh, refrigerated, or frozen.
  • 4 oz cream cheese Alternatively, use 1 cup sour cream, added at the end off heat.
  • 1.5-2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, monterey jack or a blend) Use cheese that melts well.
Optional Toppings
  • cilantro
  • green onions
  • tortilla chips Crushed.
  • jalapenos Sliced.
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Instructions
 

Preparation
  1. In a large deep skillet or pot, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, plus a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
Cooking
  1. Pour in enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and broth. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Add cheese tortellini, cover, and cook until tender, stirring once or twice while it cooks.
  3. Turn the heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and creamy.
  4. Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
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Notes

This meal is great for leftovers and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.