Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Cheesy Beef Tortellini Enchilada Casserole
Cheese filled tortellini take on a bold enchilada sauce in this hearty beef casserole. Mozzarella melts through the filling and over the top, giving each scoop soft pasta, savory beef and a generous stretch of cheese.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- American · Mexican
- Cooking method
- Baking · Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Dish type
- Pasta · Casseroles
A few quick notes
1. Cook the pasta first
Prepare the tortellini according to its package instructions before tossing it with the beef and sauce.
2. Drain browned beef
Cook the ground beef until no pink remains and drain any fat before adding it to the casserole.
3. Toss before topping
Mix some mozzarella through the beef, pasta and sauce, then scatter the remaining cheese over the top.
Get to know the ingredients
Tortellini
Use cheese tortellini for the filled pasta element and cook it before assembling the casserole.
Ground beef
Lean ground beef is listed, but still drain any fat after browning so it stays out of the filling.
Mozzarella
Divide the shredded mozzarella between the mixed filling and the top for cheese throughout the casserole.
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Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Bake until bubbling
Bake the assembled casserole until the mozzarella has melted and is bubbling across the top.
A little more help as you go
Use a roomy dish
A nine by thirteen inch oven safe casserole dish is suggested for tossing the pasta, beef and sauce.
Optional parsley
If you want the listed garnish, add parsley to the finished casserole and serve it warm.
A few questions you might have
Is the tortellini cooked before baking?
Yes. Cook it according to the package instructions and set it aside before assembling the casserole.
Does all the mozzarella go on top?
Mix one cup into the pasta, beef and sauce, then sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the casserole.
How long does the casserole bake?
Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty to thirty minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Should I drain the beef?
Yes. Brown the ground beef until no pink remains and drain any fat before combining it with the pasta.
What garnish is suggested?
Parsley is an optional garnish at the end; add it before serving the warm casserole if desired.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: jocooks.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
