Description
This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Enchilada Casserole is a delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, featuring cheesy tortellini, seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and salsa, all baked to perfection with a topping of gooey melted cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (19-ounce) package
Red Enchilada Sauce:
- 1 (10-ounce) can
Black Beans:
- 1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed
Frozen Corn:
- 1 cup
Salsa:
- 1 cup
Chili Powder:
- 1 teaspoon
Cumin:
- 1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
- ½ teaspoon
Salt:
- ½ teaspoon
Mexican Blend Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked tortellini and 1 cup of cheese, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions, if desired. 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
