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A rich, creamy slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, cheese tortellini, ranch seasoning, and melted mozzarella. Comfort food made easy.

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Tortellini

A rich, creamy slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, cheese tortellini, ranch seasoning, and melted mozzarella. Comfort food made easy.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • Salt & pepper

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef; drain fat.
  2. Stir in ranch seasoning.
  3. Add beef, tortellini, and broth to slow cooker.
  4. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and cheese.
  6. Let melt and thicken 10 minutes.
  7. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not overcook tortellini
Add cream at the end
Adjust thickness with broth
Fresh tortellini holds texture best