Description

This Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini recipe combines tender shaved beef with colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions, all slow-cooked to perfection in a creamy cheese sauce. Featuring gooey cream cheese and mozzarella mixed with delicate cheese tortellini, this hearty and comforting dish is perfect for an easy weeknight meal with minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1 ½ pounds shaved beef steak (or ribeye, sirloin, or ground beef)
1 large onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced (green or mixed colors)
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Liquids and Dairy

3 cups beef broth
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or provolone)

Pasta and Seasonings

20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Brown the beef (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shaved beef steak or ground beef until it is lightly browned. Drain any excess fat. This step is optional but helps develop deeper flavor.
Layer ingredients in Crock Pot: Add the browned beef, sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Stir everything gently to combine.
Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the beef and vegetables are tender and flavorful.
Make the sauce creamy: Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and smooth throughout the mixture. Then add the shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese and mix until well combined to create a rich, creamy sauce.
Add tortellini: Stir in the cheese tortellini during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking. Continue cooking until the pasta is tender but still holds its shape and is not mushy.
Finish and serve: If desired, top with extra shredded cheese and garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a burst of color and freshness.

Notes

Using shaved steak or ribeye will give the closest flavor and texture to classic cheesesteak.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with mushrooms or a plant-based meat alternative and use vegetable broth.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the beef broth to 2 ½ cups.
Browning the beef before adding to the crock pot is optional but recommended to enhance flavor.
Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen, so keep an eye to avoid overcooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crock Pot cheesesteak, slow cooker tortellini, creamy beef pasta, easy crock pot recipes, cheesesteak tortellini recipe