Description
Hearty cheeseburger tortellini skillet merges classic burger flavors with comforting pasta in one satisfying pan. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and chewy tortellini create a quick weeknight dinner that brings family together with delicious simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10.5 oz condensed cheddar soup
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (not drained)
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef and onions in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling meat while cooking until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat.
- Introduce minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the meat. Sauté for one minute, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate frozen cheese tortellini into the seasoned beef mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Create a robust sauce by combining cheddar soup, Rotel tomatoes with juices, milk, mustard, and ketchup. Stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and allow tortellini to cook for 5-6 minutes. Gently stir midway through cooking to prevent sticking.
- Uncover the skillet and generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Choose your cheese melting method: Either broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly, or cover and melt on stovetop.
- Remove from heat, let the dish rest briefly to set, then serve piping hot. Garnish if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes depending on your preference for kick.
- Replace ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Use low-fat milk and reduced-sodium cheddar soup to create a lighter, more diet-friendly meal without sacrificing flavor.
- Quickly toast some breadcrumbs or crushed crackers to sprinkle on top for added crunch and texture before broiling the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 483 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg