Description
A flavorful and cheesy skillet dish combining seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and tender cheese tortellini, all topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and brings a delicious Tex-Mex twist to classic tortellini.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 19 oz Can of Red Enchilada Sauce
- 10 oz Can of Rotel, drained
- 19 oz Bag of Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 8 oz Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook until the beef is browned thoroughly and the onions are soft. Drain any excess grease to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Add tomato paste: Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes. This deepens the flavor and adds richness to the dish.
- Combine sauces and seasoning: Add taco seasoning, the red enchilada sauce, and drained Rotel tomatoes. Stir everything together until well combined, allowing the mixture to simmer and meld flavors.
- Cook tortellini: Stir in the frozen cheese tortellini. Cover the skillet and simmer on low-to-medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, making sure the tortellini is heated through and tender.
- Top with cheese and melt: Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again and allow the cheese to melt completely, creating a luscious cheese layer.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish. Serve hot directly from the skillet for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Microwave individual portions until hot, or reheat on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
