Description
Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini combines the savory flavors of beef and cheese with tender tortellini, making it a fantastic comfort food option for quick dinners. Enjoy its rich taste and simple preparation for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup diced onion
- 12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, half of the crumbled bacon, and drained diced tomatoes into the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and mustard, then stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Stir in the cheese tortellini, ensuring they’re mostly submerged in the sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30–40 minutes, until the tortellini are tender.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Top with the remaining bacon and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding Worcestershire sauce to the mix.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for beef if you prefer a leaner option.
This recipe can be made ahead and reheated for leftovers. Just add a splash of broth to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg