Cheesy Taco Tortellini

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown a pound of ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Break up the ground beef with a meat masher.
  3. 3Add one packet of taco seasoning mix to the ground beef.
  4. 4Remove 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.
  5. 5Stir the taco seasoning into the ground beef.
  6. 6Pour 1 and 3/4 cups of beef broth into the pan.
  7. 7Add 24 ounces of cheese tortellini to the pan.
  8. 8Add the second packet of taco seasoning mix to the pan.
  9. 9Stir the ingredients together.
  10. 10Place a lid on the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to plump up the tortellini.
  11. 11After about 5 minutes, add 12 ounces of queso blanco to the pan.
  12. 12Add 2 tablespoons of sour cream to the pan.
  13. 13Optionally, add a can of drained fire roasted diced tomatoes and green chilies to the pan.
  14. 14Stir all the ingredients until everything is well combined and creamy.
  15. 15Serve the cheesy taco tortellini.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 packets taco seasoning mix
  • 1.75 cups beef broth
  • 24 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 12 ounces queso blanco
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 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.