A Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Tortellini Feast is basically comfort food gold — tender beef, creamy ranch sauce, and cheesy tortellini all slow-cooked to perfection.
Here’s a tasty recipe you can try:
Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Tortellini Feast
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (or stew beef cubes)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 cup sour cream or cream cheese (softened)
- 1 package (9-12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and garlic until beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, and sour cream or cream cheese until smooth.
- Layer in slow cooker: Add the browned beef mixture to the slow cooker. Pour the creamy ranch sauce over the beef and stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Add tortellini: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the tortellini and 1 cup shredded cheese. Cover and continue cooking until tortellini is tender and cheese is melted (about 20-30 minutes).
- Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Sprinkle with extra cheese and garnish with parsley or green onions if you like.
Pro tips:
- You can swap ground beef for cubed stew meat or even shredded roast beef.
- Add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a full meal.