Creamy Provolone Cheesesteak Tortellini – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef
You ever stand in the kitchen staring at your fridge and whisper, 'What do I even *cook* with all this stuff?' Yep, me too. That’s how this cozy bowl of Creamy Provolone Cheesesteak Tortellini came to life. 🧀🥩🍝
Think about it: tender beef, pillowy tortellini, gooey provolone, and peppers that melt into everything like they were made to be there. It's kind of like if a Philly cheesesteak fell in love with an Italian grandma’s pasta night—and we just said, 'Why not both?' 😏
This recipe hits all the right notes for easy recipes with ground beef, especially when you're craving something cheesy, quick and easy, and totally not boring. I mean, if it doesn't involve a skillet full of buttery beef and a spoonful straight outta the pan, are we even cooking?
Perfect for those 'I forgot to meal prep' nights or when you're trying to impress someone with minimal effort. Bonus: there's cheese involved. Always a win.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown it like a pro.
- Add diced onions and both bell peppers. Sauté until the onions go soft and sweet—about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and Worcestershire. Let it cook for 1 more minute (your kitchen will smell incredible by now).
- Pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir and let everything simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Sprinkle in the provolone and stir until melty, creamy, and dreamily coated.
- Taste test... for quality control, of course. Serve hot and dig in!