Taco Tortellini Skillet

A weeknight one-skillet dinner with taco-seasoned beef, cheese tortellini, corn and black beans, topped with melted cheddar and fresh green onions.

Lindsey Anson · January 4, 2024

Taco Tortellini Skillet

Taco Tortellini Skillet using direct from farm beef.

Here's the perfect weekday recipe that's easy to throw together when you're in a hurry. This recipe is perfect for those dreary winter days!

A skillet of food with a wooden spoon in it on a wooden table.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef, I used Montana beef from Hagerman Ranch
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup of water (or how much your taco seasoning recommends)
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 can whole kernel corn
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 scoop of fresh sour cream
  • Fresh green onions to garnish

A skillet filled with macaroni and cheese with a wooden spoon in it.

Instructions

  1. In a 10" wide skillet (or larger) begin to brown ground beef over medium high heat, season with salt and pepper. Add taco seasoning and water, and cook until sauce has thickened.
  2. Add your can of enchilada sauce, corn & beans — stir until combined & allow skillet to come to a simmer.
  3. Follow instructions on frozen tortellini to prepare and cook — add to the skillet and combine. Top with fresh grated cheese and set in oven on broil for several minutes, until cheese is golden brown.
  4. Top with green onions, sour cream and whatever favorite taco topping you enjoy! Pico, avocado, guacamole, fresh cilantro, crushed tortillas, etc!