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French Onion Beef and Tortellini Recipe

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This French Onion Beef and Tortellini recipe is a cozy, flavor-packed dinner that combines tender cheese tortellini, savory ground beef, and rich caramelized onions in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights—hearty, satisfying, and bursting with that irresistible French onion soup flavor.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Caramelize onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
  2. Cook beef: Push onions to the side of the skillet, increase heat to medium, and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease.
  3. Add flavor: Stir in garlic and French onion soup mix, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Simmer: Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions, usually about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Make it creamy: Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let it heat through. Sprinkle in shredded Gruyère cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  6. Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
  • Use half beef broth and half chicken broth for a lighter taste.
  • You can swap Gruyère for mozzarella or provolone if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: french onion beef tortellini, creamy beef tortellini, caramelized onion pasta, comfort food dinner

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