This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Skillet is a simple, one-pan meal that’s bursting with flavor. Loaded with ground beef, spices, tortellini, and cheese, this easy meal is family-friendly and so delicious!

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a skillet of ground beef tortellini. a wooden spoon is holding up a serving.

Before I get into the good stuff (aka the FOOD!), I have a confession to make.

I first made this beef skillet back in the beginning of April and have been eating it ever since. It’s just that good. And since I plan (and recipe test) my editorial calendar for blogging a few months in advance, I knew this beauty would be sitting for a while before I shared it with you. But, let me tell you, it’s worth the wait!

And you know me…I’m all about the easy meals! Especially come summertime when you don’t want to be slaving over a hot stove all day.

overhead view of a ground beef tortellini skillet topped with melted cheese

Ingredients for Beef Tortellini Skillet

It’s also easy to customize depending on your tastes. The flavor, the texture, the ooey goeey cheese…mmm mmm good! Here’s what I used in this recipe:

  • Ground beef
  • Montreal steak seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • Water
  • Beef bouillon granules
  • Cheese tortellini
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Beef Tortellini Skillet

This meat tortellini skillet is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters! I mean, what’s not to love? Seasoned ground beef, cheese tortellini, and shredded mozzarella cheese. This dish is simple, made in just one skillet, and ready in less than 30 minutes!

  1. In a large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef until no longer pink.

  2. Stir in steak seasoning, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, water, and beef bullion granules. Bring mixture to a boil.

  3. Add tortellini, stir to combine, and reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tortellini are tender.

  4. Sprinkle tortellini with cheese, remove from heat, and cover. Let stand 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

a meat tortellini skillet topped with cheese

Can I Use Another Type of Tortellini?

Yes! Any veggie tortellini will work in this recipe, so long as it’s fresh tortellini. I don’t recommend using a meat tortellini since you’ll be adding ground beef to the skillet too.

Can I Use Another Ground Meat?

Yes! I imagine ground turkey or chicken would work just as well. However, ground beef is the most flavorful ground meat, in my opinion, so you’ll be missing out on some flavor by using ground turkey or chicken.

Tips for Making a Meat Tortellini Skillet:

  • Use a lean ground beef for this tortellini skillet. If needed, drain any excess grease from the pan before adding in the tortellini.
  • For the best flavor and texture: use fresh or frozen tortellini rather than dried.
  • I’ve only made this recipe with beef bouillon granules, but I imagine you can use regular beef broth instead of the water and granules if that’s all you have on hand.
  • This beef tortellini is not meant to have a cream sauce. However, if you want a creamy texture, try  adding some Alfredo sauce, a can of cream of mushroom soup, or a touch of heavy cream or half-n-half.

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pasta in a black skillet with a wooden spoon showing a spoonful
4.50 from 18 ratings

Cheesy Beef Tortellini Skillet

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This Cheesy Beef Tortellini Skillet is a simple, one pan meal that’s bursting with flavor. Loaded with ground beef, spices, tortellini, and cheese, this easy meal is family-friendly and so delicious!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 1½ teaspoon beef bullion granules
  • 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble ground beef with salt and pepper (if desired) until no longer pink. Drain, wipe out skillet if needed, and return ground beef to skillet.
  • Stir in steak seasoning, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, water, and beef bullion granules. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Add tortellini, stir to combine, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 4-5 minutes, or until tortellini are tender and heated through.
  • Sprinkle tortellini with cheese, remove from heat, and cover. Let stand 3-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. (see note below about a cream sauce)

Notes

  • Some readers have commented that this recipe is too dry, but it is not meant to have a cream sauce, so keep that in mind. If you do want a creamy texture, try adding Alfredo sauce, a can of cream of mushroom soup, or a touch of heavy cream for more flavor.
  • See my tips and tricks for making this above the recipe box.
  • Lightly adapted from Taste of Home Magazine- Skillet Recipes 2016
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course
Author: Gayle
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