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Overhead view of plump cheese tortellini coated in dark red enchilada sauce and crumbly seasoned ground beef before the cheese is melted.
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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini: The Ultimate One-Skillet Dinner

A rich and hearty Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini baked in a cast iron skillet. Featuring plump cheese pasta, seasoned crumbly beef, and a bubbly, glossy cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese crust.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion, Tex-Mex
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (450g) 80/20 preferred
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (15g)
  • 15 oz thick dark red enchilada sauce (425g)
  • 0.5 cup beef broth (120ml)
  • 16 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini (450g) plump and ring-shaped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (115g) freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (115g) freshly shredded
  • 1 green jalapeno finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (5g) scattered
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic Cast Iron Skillet 10-inch or 12-inch size for even cooking and broiling.
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For breaking up the ground beef and deglazing the pan.

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Heat the olive oil in a rustic cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in the taco seasoning.
  2. Pour in the thick dark red enchilada sauce and beef broth to deglaze the skillet. Stir in the plump cheese tortellini. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  3. Remove the skillet from the heat. Top evenly with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Place under the oven broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is glossy, bubbly, and has slightly crispy, golden-brown edges.
  4. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish with the finely diced green jalapenos, fresh cilantro leaves, and thinly sliced scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalProtein: 34gFat: 32gFiber: 4g

Notes

Grate your own cheese for the best melt and glossy finish.
Watch the broiler closely to prevent the cheese crust from burning.
Keyword Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini,One-skillet dinner,Tortellini bake

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