Cheesy Taco Tortellini Bowl Recipe
This Cheesy Taco Tortellini Bowl combines the hearty flavors of seasoned ground beef with tender cheese tortellini, all enveloped in a creamy queso sauce. A quick skillet meal perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, it balances rich, cheesy goodness with savory taco seasoning for a crowd-pleasing fusion dish.
- Author: Isla
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Main Components
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 1 and 3/4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 16 ounces queso dip
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook, breaking up the meat, until it is no longer pink and is lightly browned.
- Season the Meat: Drain excess fat if necessary, then add the taco seasoning. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the browned meat with seasoning.
- Add Broth and Tortellini: Pour in the beef broth and stir in the fresh cheese tortellini, making sure the pasta is submerged evenly in the liquid.
- Simmer to Cook Pasta: Bring the mixture to a steady simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and plump.
- Finish with Cream and Queso: Lower the heat and gently fold in the sour cream and queso dip, stirring until the sauce is smooth and the ingredients are fully combined.
- Serve: Portion the dish immediately while hot to enjoy optimal flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot taco seasoning instead of regular.
- Alternatively, add diced jalapeños during the simmering step for extra heat.
Keywords: cheesy taco tortellini, taco pasta bowl, ground beef tortellini, creamy queso pasta, quick dinner recipe