Slow Cooker Beef and Tortellini
Slow Cooker Beef & Tortellini is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef, flavorful sauce, and al dente tortellini come together to make a one-pot, super satisfying meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Equipment
- 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
Ingredients
- 1 -1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 20 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- grated parmesan optional garnish
- fresh basil optional garnish
Instructions
- Add 1 -1.5 lbs beef stew meat, 2 cups marinara sauce, 2 cups beef broth, 15.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper to a greased slow cooker and stir to combine
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- 15 - 30 mintues prior to serving, 20 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini and 1 cup shredded mozzarella to slow cooker and stir to combine. Try to submerge tortellini as much as possible in slow cooker liquid.
- cover and cook on low until tortellini is fully cooked
- Top with grated parmesan and chopped fresh basil and enjoy!
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Notes
Notes:
Nutritional information is only an estimate. It does not include the use of optional garnishes and it assumes the use of cheese tortellini.
Please see write up above for serving and storing ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 5mg
