Irresistibly Creamy Skillet Beef Stroganoff Tortellini Delight Recipe
This Irresistibly Creamy Skillet Beef Stroganoff Tortellini Delight combines tender ground beef, savory beef broth, and cheesy tortellini in a creamy, comforting skillet dish perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb Ground Beef (Use 80/20 for best flavor and moisture)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (Substitute with shallots for mildness)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Fresh is best, but minced works too!)
Sauces and Broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (Soy sauce is a good alternative)
- 2 cups Beef Broth (Opt for low sodium or mushroom broth for a vegetarian version)
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini (Frozen can also be used with added simmer time)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Full-fat is ideal, or go plant-based for dairy-free)
Oils and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Optional if the meat has enough fat)
- to taste Salt (Essential for seasoning)
- to taste Black Pepper (Essential for seasoning)
Garnish
- 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley (Optional for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess fat if desired for a leaner dish.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent, releasing their flavors into the beef.
- Add Mustard and Worcestershire Sauce: Stir in the Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- Pour in Beef Broth and Scrape Pan: Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan. This helps build a rich sauce base.
- Add Tortellini and Simmer: Stir in the refrigerated cheese tortellini, then cover the skillet. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the pasta cooks evenly and absorbs the broth flavors.
- Finish with Sour Cream and Season: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best combination of flavor and moisture. Leaner beef can be used but may require olive oil to prevent dryness.
- If using frozen tortellini, increase simmer time by a few minutes until tender.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef broth with mushroom broth and skip the ground beef, adding mushrooms or plant-based protein instead.
- Sour cream adds creaminess but can be replaced with a dairy-free alternative if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning towards the end to prevent over-salting since broth and Worcestershire sauce add saltiness.
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