🍝 Skillet Beef Stroganoff Tortellini in Creamy Sauce
🥩 Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or sliced sirloin)
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional but adds depth)
1 (9–12 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
1 cup sour cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: sliced mushrooms (about 1 cup) for that classic stroganoff flavor 🍄
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
Sauté aromatics: Add butter, chopped onion, and garlic (plus mushrooms if using). Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Build the sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook the tortellini: Add tortellini directly into the skillet. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Make it creamy: Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and sour cream until smooth and silky. Don’t boil after adding sour cream or it may curdle — just gently heat it through.
Finish & serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and maybe a pinch more black pepper. Serve hot right from the skillet.
💛 Tips & Add-Ons
Add baby spinach at the end for extra color and nutrition.
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or Italian sausage for a fun twist.
For a cheesier touch, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or Parmesan before serving.
This dish is ultra-creamy, deeply savory, and pure comfort in one pan — perfect for cozy nights or quick family dinners.
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