Description
This Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini is a crowd-pleaser with its delicious flavors of ground beef, creamy cheese tortellini, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a quick dinner option, it brings comfort food to the table with ease and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled bacon (divided)
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the ground beef, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and half of the crumbled bacon along with the drained diced tomatoes.
- Add beef broth, tomato sauce, and mustard; stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 3 hours to marry the flavors.
- Gently stir in the cheese tortellini, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until the tortellini become tender.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon, and let the dish rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
Notes
Ensure the beef is cooked thoroughly before adding other ingredients.
Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
This dish can be topped with fresh herbs for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg