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Creamy skillet tortellini stroganoff with ground beef in a pan

Creamy Skillet Tortellini Stroganoff with Ground Beef

This warm and creamy pasta dish features tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and a rich sauce—perfect for a quick weeknight meal and makes great leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat and seasoning
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For browning the beef.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • to taste salt & black pepper Adjust to your preference.
Pasta and sauce
  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini Use fresh for the best texture.
  • 1.5 cups beef broth Low sodium if desired.
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese Plus extra for serving.
Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter For sautéing.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish (optional)
  • to taste fresh parsley Chopped, for serving.
  • to taste cracked black pepper For serving.

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart and seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drain excess grease if needed and set the beef aside.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and mushrooms; cook for 5-6 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Building the Sauce
  1. Pour in beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Adding the Tortellini
  1. Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini directly to the skillet.
  2. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini is tender and sauce thickens.
Finishing the Dish
  1. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
  2. Return ground beef to the skillet and gently fold to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and cracked black pepper if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth or cream if the sauce thickens.