Tortellini Ground Beef

Tortellini with ground beef is a hearty Italian meal that is easily prepared right on your stove top. Cheese tortellini is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with ground beef and melted mozzarella. A warm and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.

This simple skillet meal takes a shortcut using refrigerated tortellini, a can of tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. The rich meat sauce combined with tender cooked tortellini makes one fabulous dinner, with leftovers the next day that taste as good as the day you made it.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 🥣 Equipment
• 💡 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 💭 Creative variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• More Toretellini Recipes
• Tortellini Ground Beef

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• A one-skillet meal easily prepared right on your stovetop.
• Great for feeding a crowd at your next bbq, party, or potluck.
• Simple ingredients mean it's also budget-friendly.
• Versatile casserole add your favorite seasonings or cheese on top.
• No need to turn on the oven on warm days.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📋 Ingredient Notes

• Tortellini: Refrigerated tortellini is best in this recipe.
• Mozzarella cheese: I love to use fresh mozzarella and use a hand grater to make my own shredded cheese.
• Olive oil: Used to sauté the onions and ground beef in.
• Onion: One medium onion rough chopped for additional flavor.
• Ground beef: I like to you 90/10, but use your preference.
• Tomato paste: One 6 ounce can is used.
• Sugar: Used to balance out the acidity in the tomato sauce.
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic powder
• Dry oregano
• Salt & pepper
• Tomato sauce: The basis for our meat sauce.
• Water: Used to cook the tortellini in the sauce.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Place a large skillet on medium-high heat and pour oil. Add onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Cook beef, breaking it apart until no longer pink.
2. Mix in tomato paste, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in the tomato sauce and water and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the tortellini, reduce the heat to medium heat, and cover. Cook for 7 minutes.
4. Uncover and sprinkle cheese on top, cover again, and continue to cook until cheese melts and is bubbly.

🥣 Equipment

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• Cheese hand grater
• Large skillet with cover

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💡 Amira's Tips

For an even quicker version, brown the beef, add your favorite marinara sauce or pasta sauce with water, and mix in the tortellini.

• I like using lean ground beef in the recipe so my dish is not greasy, but you can always drain excess grease after browning the ground beef.
• You can use a piece of tin foil over your skillet, if you do not have a cover that fits.
• Before serving, you may want to add a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese or more mozzarella cheese.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate - Tortellini bake with ground beef can be wrapped and store in your refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

Freezer - This dish can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Just place the leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag and store them in the freezer.

Reheat - Reheat this pasta dish in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through. Individual portions can also be reheated in the microwave on 50% power in 1-minute increments until warm.

🍽️ Serve With

• Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a great way to enjoy this savory side without needing oven space.
• Grab a bag of salad at the grocery store and make it easy Avocado Ranch Dressing on yourself!
• I always end this comfort food meal with a simple sweet dessert like these Bukeye Balls.

💭 Creative variations

Think outside the recipe and get creative to add your special touch such as:

• Swap out the mozzarella for another favorite shredded cheese.
• Instead of cheese tortellini, try using spinach filled or chicken filled tortellini.
• Use enchilada sauce and turn this dish into a cheesy beef enchilada
• Use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
• You can use fresh garlic in place of garlic powder.
• Swap out the dry oregano for Italian seasoning.
• Add chopped-up summer vegetables like yellow squash, zucchini, or even a handful of spinach to your skillet.

💬 FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

• If you love skillet meals, this Marry Me Chicken recipe is going to be your new go to. Chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with all your favorite Italian seasongs.
• Another warm and hearty meal is an Easy Lasagna Soup. Made right in your crockpot, everything you love about the taste of homemade lasagna without all the prep.
• This casserole is great for back-to-school nights when everything gets crazy. Check out these Healthy After School Snacks for ideas to help you during this busy season.

More Toretellini Recipes

• Can't get enough of cheesy tortellini? You'll absolutely love Alfredo Tortellini Bake which combines an Alfredo sauce, tortellini and cheese. Easily prepared in less than 30 minutes!
• This Instant Pot Tortellini Soup recipe is made with fresh pasta and vegetables in less than 30 minutes.Easy to make and very versatile to accommodate your taste.

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