Description

This Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini recipe combines tender slow-cooked beef, sautéed vegetables, and creamy cheese sauce with cheesy tortellini for a comforting and delicious one-pot meal. Slow cooking brings out the flavors of shaved beef, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms, all enhanced with Italian seasoning and garlic, then finished with creamy cheeses for a rich and hearty dinner perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

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)

Liquids and Cheeses

3 cups beef broth
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone)

Pasta

20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)

Seasonings and Garnish

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 to enhance flavor. Drain excess fat and transfer beef to the crock pot.
Layer ingredients in Crock Pot: Add sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef and vegetables are tender and flavors have melded together.
Make the sauce creamy: Stir in the softened cream cheese until it melts smoothly into the mixture. Then add the shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese and mix well to create a rich, creamy sauce.
Add tortellini: Stir in the cheese tortellini during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. Cook until the tortellini are tender but not mushy, absorbing the flavors of the sauce.
Finish and serve: If desired, top with extra cheese for more richness. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

Browning the beef before adding it to the crock pot is optional but recommended for deeper flavor.
You can substitute fresh tortellini with frozen; just adjust the final cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
Add mushrooms if you like extra texture and earthiness in your dish.
For a spicier kick, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes with the seasonings.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot, Cheesesteak, Tortellini, Slow Cooker Recipe, Comfort Food, Beef, Italian