Mexican-Style Beefy Tortellini

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 10

Mexican-Style Beefy Tortellini Recipe for a Quick and Tasty Meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

650

Sugar

Fat

36g

The Mexican-Style Beefy Tortellini is a fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors, making it a unique and tasty dish. The tortellini is cooked in a beefy taco seasoning mix and mild salsa, giving it a spicy kick. The dish is topped with Mexican blend cheese, which melts to create a gooey and delicious topping. This recipe is perfect for those who are short on time but still want a flavorful and filling meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook the tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
2.	Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.	Reduce the heat and stir in the jar of salsa.
5.	Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and stir to combine.
6.	Top with Mexican blend cheese and cover the skillet with a lid to melt the cheese. Serve hot.

PROS

The Mexican-Style Beefy Tortellini is a quick and easy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes.

The dish is flavorful and filling, perfect for busy weeknights.

CONS

The tortellini in this recipe is high in carbohydrates, which may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

The dish is also high in calories and fat due to the ground beef and cheese.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Mexican-Style Beefy Tortellini is a good source of protein and iron.
The dish also contains vitamin C and other antioxidants from the salsa, which can help to boost immunity.

	1 lb ground beef
	1 package cheese tortellini
	1 package taco seasoning mix
	2/3 cup water
	1 jar mild salsa ( i prefer taco bell )
	2/3 cup Mexican blend cheese ( more if desired )