Description
Discover the joy of a quick and delicious meal with this Cheesy Taco Tortellini Skillet, ready in just 20 minutes! This one-pan dish combines succulent ground beef with cheese-filled tortellini, all enveloped in a rich taco-seasoned sauce and topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this family-friendly recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste—add veggies or your favorite toppings for an extra flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion, Diced
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 19 oz Can of Red Enchilada Sauce
- 10 oz Can of Rotel, drained
- 19 oz Bag of Frozen Cheese Tortellini
- 8 oz Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 minutes until well mixed.
- Add taco seasoning, red enchilada sauce, and drained Rotel; stir to combine.
- Introduce frozen cheese tortellini, cover, and simmer on low-medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Top with shredded Colby Jack cheese and cover until melted. Garnish with green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg