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Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini with Ground Beef Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This Easy Cheesy Crockpot Tortellini with Ground Beef recipe is a comforting and hearty slow cooker meal featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory ground beef, onions, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Perfect for a hands-off dinner, it combines rich Italian flavors with simple prep and the convenience of slow cooking, topped with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 18 ounces cheese filled tortellini (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner or spray it with nonstick baking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Cook the beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the ground beef and diced onion until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
  3. Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings of your choice into the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
  4. Slow cook the sauce: Cook the mixture in the slow cooker on low heat for 6 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
  5. Add tortellini and cheese: Stir in the frozen tortellini noodles along with half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly to coat the tortellini in the sauce and cheese.
  6. Top with remaining cheese and cook: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the tortellini is tender and the cheese has melted.
  7. Garnish and serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh burst of flavor and color.

Notes

  • Variations: Replace some or all of the ground beef with ground sausage or turkey for a different flavor profile.
  • Add pesto, garlic paste, or Italian seasoning to the marinara sauce to enhance flavor complexity.
  • You can use either fresh or frozen tortellini; if using dry tortellini, add it earlier with the ground beef and sauce to ensure proper cooking.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil for extra freshness and color.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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