Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini (Printable)

Hearty slow-cooked dish combining Philly cheesesteak flavors with cheesy tortellini, tender beef, and vegetables in a creamy sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

→ Dairy & Cheese

07 - 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
08 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Pasta

11 - 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Pantry

12 - 1 cup beef broth
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak slices for 1-2 minutes until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
02 - Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the slow cooker with the seared beef.
03 - Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Add cream cheese cubes. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses until melted and fully combined.
06 - Add cheese tortellini and stir gently. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes until tortellini are tender and heated through.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does practically all the work, leaving you free to relax
  • Combines two comfort food classics into one ridiculously satisfying meal
02 -
  • Overcooking the tortellini will make them mushy, so set a timer once you add them to the pot
  • Seared beef adds more flavor than raw, so resist the urge to skip the skillet step
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables uniformly so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature while prepping other ingredients

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