Description
A rich and creamy slow-cooker pasta dish featuring seasoned ground beef, cheese tortellini, and a savory ranch-infused sauce. Perfect for a comforting, minimal-effort family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 (9 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker. Add the ranch seasoning mix, beef broth, and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Add the cheese tortellini, stir gently, and continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tortellini is tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and incorporated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- Add tortellini near the end of cooking to avoid overcooking.
- For extra veggies, stir in spinach or mushrooms toward the end.
- Use mild or medium cheddar for best melting and flavor balance.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to loosen the sauce.
- Frozen tortellini may be used with slightly extended cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
