Description
This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Enchilada Casserole is a flavorful twist on traditional enchiladas, combining cheesy tortellini with savory beef, beans, and spices baked to perfection. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10-ounce) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (19-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Ground Beef Mixture:
Additional Ingredients:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare beef mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, salsa, spices, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooked tortellini and 1 cup of cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot enchilada sauce.
- This dish freezes well—assemble, cover tightly, and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous scoop
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
