Description

This Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini is a delicious and comforting slow-cooker meal combining tender shaved beef, sautéed vegetables, creamy cheese sauce, and cheesy tortellini. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it features a flavorful blend of seasonings and melts the cream cheese and mozzarella into a rich, hearty sauce that complements the tender pasta and savory beef.

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 Dairy

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

Pasta and Seasonings

20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Brown the beef (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shaved beef or ground beef until it is lightly browned. Drain any excess fat to prevent greasiness in the slow cooker.
Layer ingredients in Crock Pot: Add the browned beef, sliced onions, sliced bell peppers, mushrooms if using, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Cook: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
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 form a rich, cheesy sauce.
Add tortellini: Stir in the fresh or frozen cheese tortellini during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until the tortellini is tender but still holds its shape and is not mushy.
Finish and serve: If desired, top with additional cheese, then garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor before serving.

Notes

Browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker is optional but adds extra flavor and texture.
You can adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more garlic powder or Italian seasoning if preferred.
Mushrooms are optional—feel free to omit if you don’t like them or want a simpler dish.
Use fresh tortellini for best texture; if using frozen, make sure it is fully cooked but not overdone.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be 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, Slow Cooker, Cheesesteak, Tortellini, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Beef, Cheese Sauce