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Taco Tortellini

A hearty, easy slow-cooker meal combining seasoned ground beef, salsa, beans, corn, and cheese tortellini for a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 24 oz salsa
  • 15.25 oz corn drained
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 18 oz frozen cheese tortellini keep frozen
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • sour cream for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up and stirring frequently, until fully browned.
  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  • Add taco seasoning and the amount of water called for on the seasoning packet to the cooked beef; stir to coat evenly.
  • Transfer the seasoned beef to a 6‑quart slow cooker.
  • Pour in the salsa, drained corn, drained and rinsed black beans, and beef broth, then stir to combine.
  • Add the frozen cheese tortellini and stir until distributed through the mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2½ hours, stirring once every hour to prevent sticking.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, replace the lid, and let sit about 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
  • Serve warm topped with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Slow cooker (6-quart)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Colander

Notes

  • Use your preferred taco seasoning blend.
  • Keep the tortellini frozen until adding to the slow cooker.
  • Stirring hourly prevents tortellini from sticking together.