Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini (Printable Format)

Tender beef and vegetables slow-cooked with three cheeses and tortellini for a comforting family meal.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak slices for 1–2 minutes until browned. Transfer to crock pot.
02 - Add onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic to the crock pot with the beef.
03 - Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
04 - Add cream cheese cubes. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through.
05 - Stir in heavy cream, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses until melted and combined.
06 - Add cheese tortellini, stir gently, and cover. Cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until tortellini are tender.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot garnished with extra cheese or chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cream cheese melts into the broth creating the most velvety sauce you have ever tasted in a slow cooker meal
  • Everything cooks together so the steak absorbs all those classic cheesesteak flavors without standing over a hot stove
02 -
  • The cream cheese cubes need to be softened before adding or they will stay as stubborn lumps even after hours of cooking
  • Do not add the tortellini until the very end or it will disintegrate into a starchy mess
03 -
  • Ask the butcher to slice your beef paper thin if you lack sharp knives or knife skills
  • Half and half substitutes beautifully for heavy cream if you want to lighten it up without losing too much richness

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