Description
Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini is a rich, comforting slow cooker recipe made with tender beef, cheese tortellini, onions, bell peppers, beef broth, cream cheese, and melted mozzarella or provolone for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds shaved beef steak or ribeye, sirloin, or ground beef
1 large onion sliced
2 bell peppers sliced (green or mixed colors)
8 ounces mushrooms sliced (optional)
3 cups beef broth
8 ounces cream cheese softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or provolone
20 ounces cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brown the beef (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shaved beef or ground beef until lightly browned. Drain excess fat.
Layer ingredients in Crock Pot: Add the beef, sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the beef and vegetables are tender.
Make the sauce creamy: Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add shredded mozzarella (or provolone) and mix well.
Add tortellini: Stir in the tortellini during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking. Cook until pasta is tender but not mushy.
Finish and serve: Top with extra cheese if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Homemade