Description
This One-Pan French Onion Beef & Tortellini Skillet is a comforting and hearty dish featuring lean ground beef, tender cheese-filled tortellini, and flavorful French onion soup mix. Combined with peas, carrots, and a creamy Gruyere and sour cream sauce, it offers a rich, cheesy, and savory meal ready in just 30 minutes using only one skillet.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ large yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 oz onion soup mix (about one standard envelope)
- 1 cup peas and carrots (frozen or mixed vegetables)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 10 oz cheese-filled tortellini (about 3 cups, refrigerated)
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and diced yellow onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully browned and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Add garlic and onion soup mix: Stir in the minced garlic and onion soup mix. Cook for about 30 seconds to release their fragrance, enhancing the dish’s robust onion flavor.
- Add vegetables and broth: Mix in the peas and carrots, then pour in the low-sodium beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Cook tortellini: Add the cheese-filled tortellini to the skillet. Cover and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tortellini is tender and cooked through.
- Create creamy sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the sour cream and shredded Gruyere cheese until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season and serve: Season the dish with black pepper to taste. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Gruyere cheese or fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peas and carrots with any mixed vegetables you prefer.
- For a lower-fat dish, use reduced-fat Gruyere cheese and sour cream.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when adding the onion soup mix.
- Make sure to stir occasionally when cooking tortellini to prevent it from sticking to the skillet.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
