Description
This cheesy taco tortellini is bold, creamy, and incredibly easy, combining seasoned ground beef, tender tortellini, and rich queso for the ultimate comfort dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup queso dip
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and beef broth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook according to package directions.
- Reduce heat and stir in queso and heavy cream.
- Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
- Top with diced tomatoes and green onions.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For extra heat, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: cheesy taco tortellini, ground beef tortellini, creamy queso pasta, easy dinner recipe