Description
One Pot Tortellini and Ground Beef Skillet Casserole is a comforting and satisfying dish that brings the family together around the dinner table. This easy recipe combines flavorful ground beef, creamy cheese tortellini, and a blend of spices all cooked in one skillet, minimizing cleanup while maximizing taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, each bite is rich with flavor that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini (refrigerated)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 10 ounces can diced tomatoes (drained)
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
- Freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and drain excess grease.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until onions are soft.
- Stir in salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to enhance flavors.
- Add cheese tortellini, drained diced tomatoes, and beef broth; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the cover and continue simmering until most liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and half of the shredded cheese until well combined; top with remaining cheese.
- Broil for a few minutes until cheese is bubbly and browned.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg