Skillet Enchilada Tortellini
Enchilada tortellini is a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family will love! Filling, flavorful, and simple to make, it's a one-pot meal that's sure to earn a place in your meal plan rotation.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 ounce canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 14.5 ounce beef broth
- 10 ounce enchilada sauce
- 19 ounce cheese tortellini (frozen or refrigerated variety)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (such as Colby Jack or cheddar)
- Optional Garnishes: additional cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Add ground beef to a large skillet (preferably one that has a lid) over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess grease from the beef, then add the black beans, taco seasoning, beef broth, and enchilada sauce to the ground beef in the pan. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add the frozen tortellini. Stir gently to coat the tortellini, then place the lid on the skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the tortellini is cooked through.
- Remove the pan from the heat and take off the lid. Add shredded cheese to the pasta mixture, stirring until it melts into the sauce. Let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken (it will thicken as it cools), then garnish as desired and serve.
Notes
- You can use frozen or refrigerated tortellini with this recipe. I have not tested it with dried (shelf-stable) tortellini.
- We like black beans in this recipe, but you could use kidney beans as well.
- I prefer Colby Jack or cheddar cheese in this recipe, but if you want a little extra heat, you could use pepper jack cheese. I prefer to shred my own cheese, as I find it melts better than pre-packaged shreds.
- Control the spiciness by choosing your seasonings accordingly—you can use mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce or taco seasoning.
- Want to add more veggies? Add diced onions and peppers when browning the beef, or some frozen or canned (drained) corn when simmering, or top with chopped fresh tomatoes when serving.
- Feel free to dress it up and add garnishes of your choice, such as additional shredded cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, or salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 41gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1992mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1014IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 358mgIron: 6mg
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