Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas

Cheesy Tortellini + Beef + Enchilada Sauce = Easy weeknight dinner you don’t want to miss out on.

When life gets busy, having a few go-to dinner recipes can make all the difference. That’s why these Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas have become one of our family’s favorite weeknight meals. They’re loaded with cheesy goodness, hearty beef, and tender tortellini, creating a comforting dinner that’s both filling and incredibly easy to make.

During hockey season especially, this recipe is on repeat in our house. Whether we’re rushing home from the rink or squeezing dinner in between practices, games, and other family activities, it’s the perfect meal to get on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. Best of all, it’s a dinner the whole family happily gathers around and asks for again and again.

Be sure to save this recipe—you’ll want to keep these Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas in your regular dinner rotation!

Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas

If you’re searching for a dinner that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor, these Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas are sure to become a new family favorite. Not only are they perfect for busy weeknights, but they also come together in under an hour, making them ideal for those evenings when everyone is heading in different directions. Whether you’re rushing home from work, coming back from hockey practice, or juggling after-school activities, this recipe makes getting dinner on the table simple and stress-free.

Even better, these enchiladas are family-friendly and kid-approved, so there’s no need to make multiple meals. The cheesy tortellini paired with seasoned ground beef creates a delicious twist that both kids and adults will love. Instead of your traditional Taco Tuesday meal, this recipe brings together the bold flavors of enchiladas with the comforting goodness of cheesy pasta. As a result, you get a hearty, satisfying dinner that’s fun, filling, and guaranteed to earn a spot in your regular meal rotation.

Ingredients you’ll need:

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that not only is it incredibly simple to make, but it also uses easy, everyday ingredients you may already have on hand. As a result, you can whip up a delicious family dinner without making an extra trip to the grocery store.

Ingredients:

• Cheese Tortellini
• ground beef
• onion
• garlic
• Taco Seasoning
• Enchilada sauce (Red or Green)
• Cheddar Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese

Topping:

• Sour Cream 
• Cilantro 

How to Make Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas:

1. Cook the tortellini
2. Brown the ground beef
3. Add enchilada sauce of your choice.
4. Mix in torellini
5. Top with cheese and let melt.
6. Serve up and enjoy

Recipe Variations:

• Instead of using ground beef you can use ground turkey or shredded chicken.
• Want to add protein to this dish? You can do that by adding black beans.
• Like to add a little bit of spice? You can add jalapeños or hot enchilada sauce. You can also switch mozzarella cheese for pepper jack cheese for extra flavor.

More Easy Weeknight Dinners You’ll Love:

• Lazy Enchiladas
• Easy Taco Rice
• Taco Pasta Salad
• Crunchy Taco Bites

We hope these Cheesy Tortellini Beef Enchiladas become a favorite in your home just like they have in ours! Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun twist on Taco Tuesday, this recipe is sure to be a hit. If you enjoyed it, please take a moment to pin this recipe on Pinterest—it helps more families discover our blog, and we truly appreciate your support. Finally, don’t forget to share this recipe with your busy friends so they can enjoy an easy, family-friendly dinner too!

Cheesy Beef Enchilada Tortellini

Fun twist to a comfort food that you don't want to miss

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

• 1 tbspo 9oz. Cheese Tortellini
• 1 lb. Ground beeg
• 1 Onion (small) Chopped
• 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
• 1 Taco Seasoning Packet
• 10 oz Can Enchilada Sauce Red or Green
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Instructions

 

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat, breaking apart while cooking. Drain excess fat.
• Add onion and garlic to beef. CooCook 2-3 minutes until onion softens.
• Add in Taco Seasoning. Cook 1 minute to let seasoning cook into the meat.
• Add enchilada sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked tortellini and toss to coat.
• Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Cover and cook on low fofor 2-3 minutes until melted.
• Removed from heat, garnish with sour cream and cilantro. Serve hot.

Keyword Enchilada, Ground Beef, Pasta