Cheesy Beef Tortellini

This Cheesy Beef Tortellini recipe combines the richness of ground beef with the savory flavors of marinara sauce and cheese tortellini, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Its a comforting and satisfying meal thats perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 package 19 oz frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish optional

Instructions:

Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until it turns brown

Get rid of extra fat

Chop up some onion and garlic and add them to the pan with the beef

For about 5 minutes, cook until the onions get soft

Move the beef mixture that has been cooked to a slow cooker

Put in the chopped tomatoes, marinara sauce, dried basil, salt, and black pepper

Use a stir to mix

Put the lid on top and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours

Add frozen cheese tortellini in the last 30 minutes of cooking

Keep cooking the tortellini until they are soft

Shred mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle them on top of the tortellini once they are done

Leave the lid on for a while to let the cheeses melt

If you want, you can serve it hot with fresh basil leaves on top