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Mexican raviolis on a white plate

Mexican Raviolis

Tender ravioli pockets filled with taco-seasoned beef, black beans, corn, and melted cheese, served in a smoky Mexican-inspired tomato sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Raviolis
  • 24 square wonton wrappers or fresh pasta squares
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 0.33 cup corn kernels
  • 0.75 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
Smoky Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
  2. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in black beans and corn and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and lime juice into the cooled filling.
  5. Whisk the egg with water. Place filling in the center of half the wrappers, brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining wrappers, and seal firmly.
  6. For the sauce, cook onion in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Add tomato sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and honey. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, then stir in lime juice.
  8. Cook raviolis in gently boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.
  9. Transfer raviolis into the warm tomato sauce and gently coat.
  10. Serve with queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, sour cream, jalapeño, and lime if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 890mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 22mg

Notes

Do not overfill the raviolis and remove trapped air before sealing. Uncooked raviolis can be frozen individually and cooked directly from frozen.

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