Name: Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-491731H37M28S
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese (or a mix); 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce; Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Description

This Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini is a mouthwatering dish that combines savory Philly cheesesteak flavors with tender cheese tortellini.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef
1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese (or a mix)
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional: red pepper flakes or hot sauce
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Start your culinary creation by browning the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain the excess fat to ensure the dish remains creamy and not greasy.
While the beef is cooking, take the time to slice your onion and bell peppers. Aim for moderate thickness; this will help retain a nice texture as they cook down in the slow cooker.
With your beef browned and vegetables sliced, it’s time to transfer them to the crock pot. Start by layering the cooked ground beef at the bottom, followed by the sliced onions and bell peppers. This layering allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Pour the cream of mushroom soup and the beef broth evenly over the layered ingredients in the crock pot. Avoid stirring at this point to maintain the separate layers.
Set your crock pot to cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
With about 30 minutes left on the cooking timer, add the cheese tortellini to the crock pot and gently stir to combine.
Once the cooking is complete, add the shredded cheese on top of the mix in the crock pot and cover again. Allow the cheese to melt for about 10 minutes.
Finally, give the tortellini a gentle stir to incorporate the melted cheese thoroughly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Always ensure freshly shredded cheese for better melt and flavor. This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2.5-3 hours on HIGH
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 500 kcal
Sodium: 870 mg
Protein: 28 g