Description
This Taco Tortellini Skillet is a delicious fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, combining cheesy tortellini with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and enchilada sauce, all topped with melted cheddar and garnished with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro.
Ingredients
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Tortellini:
- 12–16 oz tortellini
Ground Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
Additional:
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 15 oz can corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream for garnish
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef, drain excess grease, add taco seasoning, broth, and enchilada sauce. Mix well.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in beans, corn, and tortellini. Simmer until heated through. Top with cheese.
- Broil: Place skillet in the oven and broil until cheese melts.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- Consider using spinach tortellini for added flavor and nutrients.
- Fresh or frozen tortellini is recommended over dried for better texture.
- Kidney or pinto beans can be used as alternatives to black beans.
- Green enchilada sauce is a tasty swap for red sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
