Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
Liquids and Broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
Pasta
- 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Use a spoon to crumble the meat evenly as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the Montreal steak seasoning evenly throughout the cooked beef for enhanced flavor.
- Add Liquids and Bring to Boil: Pour in 1 cup of water and add 1 teaspoon of beef bouillon granules to the skillet. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add the frozen cheese tortellini to the boiling mixture and stir. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the tortellini are tender.
- Melt the Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded Italian cheese blend over the tortellini and beef mixture. Cover the skillet again and let it stand for a few minutes, allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly.
Notes
- For a richer taste, consider using fresh tortellini if available.
- You can substitute beef bouillon with beef broth for added depth.
- Adding a handful of fresh spinach or basil leaves when covering to melt the cheese adds freshness.
- Make sure to drain the beef well to avoid excess grease in the final dish.
- This recipe can be doubled to serve more people, just use a larger skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
