Ingredients
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- 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
- Combine browned ground beef, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, half of the crumbled bacon, and drained diced tomatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add beef broth, tomato sauce, and mustard, then mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low heat for approximately 3 hours.
- Stir in cheese tortellini, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until tortellini becomes tender.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts into the dish, creating a creamy texture.
- Top with remaining bacon and let sit for about 5 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
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Feel free to add some chopped bell peppers for extra flavor and color.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Top with fresh herbs for added freshness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 255 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg