Cheesy Taco Tortellini

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown a pound of ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Brown a pound of ground beef in a pan.
  3. 3Brown a pound of ground beef in a pan.
  4. 4Break up the ground beef with a meat masher.
  5. 5Break up the ground beef with a meat masher.
  6. 6Break up the ground beef with a meat masher.
  7. 7Add one packet of taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  8. 8Add one packet of taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  9. 9Add one packet of taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  10. 10Remove some of the fat from the ground beef if it's real fatty. The one used in the video was 85/15, so it was left as is.
  11. 11Remove some of the fat from the ground beef if it's real fatty. The one used in the video was 85/15, so it was left as is.
  12. 12Remove some of the fat from the ground beef if it's real fatty. The one used in the video was 85/15, so it was left as is.
  13. 13Stir the taco seasoning into the ground beef.
  14. 14Stir the taco seasoning into the ground beef.
  15. 15Stir the taco seasoning into the ground beef.
  16. 16Pour 1 and 3/4 cups of beef broth into the pan.
  17. 17Pour 1 and 3/4 cups of beef broth into the pan.
  18. 18Pour 1 and 3/4 cups of beef broth into the pan.
  19. 19Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the pan.
  20. 20Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the pan.
  21. 21Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the pan.
  22. 22Add the second packet of taco seasoning mix to the pan.
  23. 23Add the second packet of taco seasoning mix to the pan.
  24. 24Add the second packet of taco seasoning mix to the pan.
  25. 25Stir the ingredients together.
  26. 26Stir the ingredients together.
  27. 27Stir the ingredients together.
  28. 28Place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to plump up the tortellini.
  29. 29Place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to plump up the tortellini.
  30. 30Place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to plump up the tortellini.
  31. 31After about 5 minutes, add 12 ounces of queso blanco to the pan.
  32. 32After about 5 minutes, add 12 ounces of queso blanco to the pan.
  33. 33After about 5 minutes, add 12 ounces of queso blanco to the pan.
  34. 34Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the pan.
  35. 35Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the pan.
  36. 36Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the pan.
  37. 37Optionally, add a can of drained fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
  38. 38Optionally, add a can of drained fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
  39. 39Optionally, add a can of drained fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
  40. 40Stir all the ingredients until everything is well combined and creamy.
  41. 41Stir all the ingredients until everything is well combined and creamy.
  42. 42Stir all the ingredients until everything is well combined and creamy.
  43. 43Serve the cheesy taco tortellini.
  44. 44Serve the cheesy taco tortellini.
  45. 45Serve the cheesy taco tortellini.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 packets taco seasoning mix
  • 2 packets taco seasoning mix
  • 2 packets taco seasoning mix
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 24 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 24 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 24 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 12 ounces queso blanco
  • 12 ounces queso blanco
  • 12 ounces queso blanco
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies

Equipment

panmeat masherspatulalidmeasuring cup

Tips

  • Use lower sodium taco seasoning.
  • Drain the fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies before adding.