Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of Crockpot Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini—a comforting dish made with ground beef, cheese tortellini, and crispy bacon that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup diced onion
- 12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, add the ground beef, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, half of the crumbled bacon, and the drained diced tomatoes.
- Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and mustard, then stir to combine well.
- Cover and cook on low for approximately 3 hours.
- Add the cheese tortellini, ensuring they're mostly submerged.
- Continue cooking for another 30–40 minutes until the tortellini are tender.
- Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Top with the remaining bacon and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
Notes
If you prefer a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the mix.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
For extra flavor, consider adding some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg