Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini (Printable Version)
Tender beef and vegetables in a creamy three-cheese sauce with cheesy tortellini, all slow-cooked to perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound 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 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
→ Dairy & Cheese
07 - 8 ounces 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 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
→ Pantry
12 - 1 cup beef broth
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
# Method:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the thinly sliced steak for 1–2 minutes until just browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - Add the sliced onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and minced garlic to the slow cooker with the seared 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 cubed cream cheese. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through.
05 - Stir in the heavy cream, shredded provolone, and mozzarella cheeses until melted and fully combined.
06 - Add the cheese tortellini and stir gently. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, until tortellini are tender and heated through.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
- Combines two comfort food favorites into one incredibly satisfying meal
02 -
- Searing the steak first is not optional, it creates the depth of flavor that makes this taste like a real cheesesteak
- Do not add the tortellini too early or it will turn into mushy blobs
03 -
- Ask the butcher to slice the beef paper thin if you want to save prep time
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the flavors meld together