Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning; let simmer for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions until they float. Drain carefully.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini with the beef mixture. Gently fold together until well mixed.
- Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in a baking dish; transfer the tortellini-beef mixture into the dish.
- Pour remaining enchilada sauce on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute turkey or lamb for different flavor profiles. For a vegetarian version, replace beef with sautéed vegetables and use plant-based cheese. Add spices to enhance flavors further.
