Beef Tortellini with Chunky Sauce

Beef Tortellini with Chunky Beef Sauce makes for an easy, comforting dinner everyone will love. Tender pillows of Beef Tortellini pasta are smothered in a rich, rustic sauce packed with melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef.

Every bite delivers hearty flavor and homestyle comfort, making this Beef Tortellini recipe a weeknight hero or weekend indulgence. And of course, a slice (or two) of cheesy garlic bread is a must to soak up every last drop of that savory Beef Tortellini sauce.

What Makes This Beef Tortellini Work

The magic of this Beef Tortellini recipe lies in its perfect balance of textures and flavors. The sauce is slow-simmered until the beef is so tender it practically melts into the rich tomato base, creating a hearty depth you just can’t get from a quick simmer.

Using fresh Beef Tortellini pasta ensures every bite is pillowy and satisfying, with the pasta catching and holding onto the sauce beautifully. A touch of cream rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes, making the Beef Tortellini sauce luxuriously smooth. Best of all, this dish is adaptable, serve it with cheesy garlic bread for a cozy dinner, or pair it with a crisp salad for a lighter touch.

What Goes Into Beef Tortellini

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A rich, a hearty sauce and tender pasta come together with simple, fresh ingredients to make this Beef Tortellini truly unforgettable. Here are a few of stars that make this dish shine:

• Fresh Tortellini: Soft, pillowy pasta that soaks up every bit of the chunky beef sauce. You can use any flavor you love for this Beef Tortellini Pasta.
• Beef Fillet: Tender scotch or eye fillet pieces that slow-cook until they’re melt-in-your-mouth perfection, adding depth and richness to the sauce.
• Lean Ground Beef: Creates a hearty base for the Beef Tortellini sauce, adding savory flavor that complements the tender beef chunks.
• Tomato Sauce and Paste: The foundation of the sauce, bringing bold, tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with fresh and creamy parmesan.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Beef Tortellini

1. Boil the Pasta: Cook tortellini in a large pot of boilong salted water until just tender. Drain well and return to the pot to keep warm.

2. Sear the Beef Fillet: Heat a large pan over medium-high heat and fry the beef fillet in batches until browned to your liking. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

3. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, reduce to medium heat and cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrot until the onion softens. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Brown the Ground Beef:
   Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a woodend spoon, until browned. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and vegetable stock powder.

5. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer until slightly thickened and the vegetable are tender. Return the seared beef fillet to the pan.

6. Finish and Season: Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to meld flavor. Seaason with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in half the parsley.

7. Combine with Pasta: Remove the pan from the heat and pour the meat sauce into the pot with tortellini. Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated.

8. Serve and Garnish:Transfer to bowls and sprinkle with parmesan and the remaining parsley. Serve hot with cheesy garlic bread if you like.

A hearty bowl of Beef Tortellini deserves sides that can hold their own. Cheesy garlic bread is a classic choice, perfect for soaking up the rich Beef Tortellini sauce. For something a little more unexpected, try a crisp Avocado Feta Cucumber Salad; the tangy creaminess balances the hearty pasta beautifully. You could also serve Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Avocado Salad for a fresh, bright contrast.