Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini (Print-Friendly Version)

Cheese tortellini combines with spiced beef, rich enchilada sauce, and melted cheese for ultimate comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 255 g cheese tortellini
02 - 450 g ground beef
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 285 g enchilada sauce (red or green)

→ Toppings and Finishes

11 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 60 ml sour cream
14 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook cheese tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Drain off excess fat.
03 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onion softens.
04 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, allowing spices to release their aroma.
05 - Pour in the enchilada sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors. Fold in the cooked tortellini, tossing gently to coat evenly.
06 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the mixture. Cover the skillet and cook on low for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For a deeper flavor, prepare the beef and aromatics ahead and refrigerate the mixture until ready to assemble.