Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini (Printable)

Hearty beef and cheese tortellini dish slow-cooked with peppers and onions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

→ Dairy & Cheese

07 - 8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened
08 - 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Pasta

11 - 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini

→ Pantry

12 - 1 cup beef broth
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
17 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
18 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the thinly sliced steak for 1-2 minutes until just browned. Transfer the seared steak to the crock pot.
02 - Add the sliced onions, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, and minced garlic to the crock pot with the steak.
03 - Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
04 - Add the cream cheese cubes to the mixture. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours, or until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through.
05 - Stir in the heavy cream, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese until melted and fully combined with the other ingredients.
06 - Add the cheese tortellini to the crock pot and stir gently to incorporate. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, or until tortellini are tender and heated through.
07 - Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The tortellini soaks up all those savory beef and pepper flavors while keeping its perfect al dente texture
  • Everything cooks in one pot with almost zero prep work, leaving you free to enjoy your day
  • The creamy cheese sauce brings restaurant quality comfort food right to your table without the restaurant price tag
02 -
  • The cream cheese will look curdled when you first add it but will melt into a smooth sauce as it cooks
  • Do not add the tortellini too early or it will become mushy and fall apart during the long cooking time
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the flavors continue to meld together in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Ask the butcher at your grocery store to slice the beef thinly if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself at home
  • Sprinkle the tortellini with a little Parmesan right before serving to add a salty, nutty finish that brightens the whole dish

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