Can I make this without cream cheese?

Try substituting heavy cream or cream of mushroom soup.

Do I need to brown the beef first?

Browning is not required for cooking but adds flavor.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Freeze without tortellini. Add cooked tortellini when reheating.

Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini: Hearty Comfort Food for Busy Nights

By Mason BrooksSep 14, 2026

Prep

15 min

Cook

360 min

Total

375 min

Servings

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Sample Philadelphia cuisine with the Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini recipe. Ingredients include beef, cheese-filled tortellini pasta, bell peppers, and onions. The Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini recipe is a convenient, filling weeknight meal option. Sample elements of a cheesesteak in a bowl with the Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini recipe.

Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini: Hearty Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Why you'll love this recipe

Cooked in a slow cooker for convenience
Hearty and tasty for the whole family.
Frozen tortellini can be used as a shortcut.
Versatile with meat and pasta substitutions

Instructions

Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned.

Add the beef, sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the Crock Pot.

Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the beef and vegetables are tender.

Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth, then mix in shredded mozzarella (or provolone).

Add the tortellini during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.

Top with extra cheese if desired and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini: Hearty Comfort Food for Busy Nights

Name: Crock Pot Cheesesteak Tortellini: Hearty Comfort Food for Busy Nights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds shaved beef steak or ribeye, sirloin, or ground beef; 1 large onion (sliced); 2 count bell peppers (sliced (green or mixed colors)); 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced (optional)); 3 cups beef broth; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or provolone; 20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); Fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

By Mason BrooksSep 14, 2026

Prep

15 min

Cook

360 min

Total

375 min

Servings

Jump to recipe

Why you'll love this recipe

Cooked in a slow cooker for convenience
Hearty and tasty for the whole family.
Frozen tortellini can be used as a shortcut.
Versatile with meat and pasta substitutions

Ingredients

Servings6

•1 ½ pounds shaved beef steak or ribeye, sirloin, or ground beef
•1 large onion (sliced)
•2 count bell peppers (sliced (green or mixed colors))
•8 ounces mushrooms (sliced (optional))
•3 cups beef broth
•8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
•2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese or provolone
•20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
•½ teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
•Fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1
Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
2
Add the beef, sliced onions, peppers, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the Crock Pot.
3
Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the beef and vegetables are tender.
4
Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth, then mix in shredded mozzarella (or provolone).
5
Add the tortellini during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
6
Top with extra cheese if desired and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.