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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini Skillet

A spoonful of cheesy beef enchilada tortellini skillet showing dramatic cheese pulls over the main dish in a cast iron pan.
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Make this comforting, one-pan cheesy beef enchilada tortellini skillet for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. This fusion pasta dish brings Tex-Mex flavor to your table fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, red enchilada sauce, and water. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the cheese tortellini and frozen corn to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender according to package directions. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet again for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
  7. Serve the cheesy beef skillet immediately.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken for the ground beef.
  • If you only have dried tortellini, you may need to add an extra 1/2 cup of water or broth and increase the simmer time.

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