Description
This Creamy Beef Tortellini Skillet is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal. Tender beef, cheesy tortellini, and a rich, creamy sauce come together in just 30 minutes. It’s simple, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want something filling and homemade without extra cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 pound beef sirloin, stew meat, or ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 18–20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add tortellini directly to the skillet. Stir to coat, cover, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish with Cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the beef brown well before stirring. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or cream. This dish is best served fresh but reheats well with added liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg