Crock Pot Steak Bites and Tortellini is made with tender pieces of beef, cheese tortellini, and a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce for an easy slow cooker dinner.A Crock Pot Steak and Pasta DinnerCrock Pot Steak Bites and Tortellini has quickly become a dinner favorite in my kitchen. I had a lot of fun with this one and the combination of flavors and it ended up being a real hit! Its a full dinner that pairs nicely with a simple vegetable or fresh salad for an easy, balanced meal. Any minimal effort required dinner is always gonna be a winner for me!Frequently Asked Questions:Can I skip the searing of the beef? Yes, if you are in a rush you can skip it. It does add color and depth of flavor but if you are in a hurry, then just skip it. Are you sure the cream wont curdle? Adding the heavy cream at the end avoids curdling. How do I make sure the tortellini wont fall apart? Stir gently once tortellini is added to keep pasta intact. Also, were adding to towards the end so it doesnt overcook and fall apart. What do I serve with Steak Bites and Tortellini? While this is totally a full meal in itself, I like to add some vegetables to round it out some. Using something simple like frozen veggies in the microwave is an easy way to make a healthier side dish to go along with the steak and tortellini. Or just throw together a little bagged salad. What else can I add to this dish? Add some sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh) or fresh baby spinach near the end for more flavor and texture. How to store leftovers? Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)stew beef but any kind of steak can be cut up and used for this. olive oil or avocado or vegetable oilyellow onion a sweet onion or even a shallot would work here. If you dont like onion, leave it out. Or if you prefer your onion extra soft, I would saut it first before adding to the slow cooker.garlic if you have fresh garlic, please use that. It will always give you the best garlic flavor but you can use the jarred stuff if you dont want to mess with fresh.beef broth Chicken Broth can replace beef broth if needed. As always, low sodium or no sodium broth can be used if youre worried about sodium intake.Worcestershire sauceItalian seasoning I think the Italian seasoning worked great with the other flavors here but you can use another seasoning you prefer (I think a garlic and herb seasoning would be wonderful.)heavy cream Half-and-half can replace heavy cream for a lighter sauce. I do not recommend milk as it wont give you the same consistency.frozen cheese tortellini I used frozen tortellini for simplicity and ease of this recipe. Refrigerated tortellini works with a little less cook time. I havent tested it with refrigerated tortellini so youll have to play it by ear on the cook time. If you dont have tortellini, you can use gnocchi instead.shredded Parmesan cheeseHow To Make Crock Pot Steak Bites and TortelliniSeason beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, sear beef until browned on both sides. You arent cooking all the way through, just giving it some color. Once browned, transfer beef to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Add in onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker.Cover and cook on low for 45 hours, until beef is tender. It is not recommended to cook on high as the meat may not come out as tender. NOTE: Do not open the lid while cooking. Every time you open the lid to check on the meat, it will take longer to cook and the meat may not come out as tender. After cooking time is complete, stir in heavy cream and tortellini. Cover and cook an additional 3040 minutes or until tortellini is tender and cooked through.Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving. Enjoy!Craving More Recipes?Crock Pot Meatballs and TortelliniCrock Pot Creamy Tortellini & SausageOne Pot Sausage and TortelliniCrock Pot Cheesesteak TortelliniItalian Tortellini Skillet PrintCrock Pot Steak Bites and TortelliniTender cheese filled tortellini with steak bites in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, all made in a Slow Cooker.Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 5 hours hoursServings 6Calories 663kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1 pounds stew beef (your favorite steak will also work)1 teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper1 Tablespoon oil (olive, avocado or vegetable oil)1 small onion, diced (see notes below)3 cloves garlic, minced2 cups beef broth (can use low or no sodium)1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon Italian seasoning cup heavy cream20 ounce bag frozen cheese tortellini1 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseInstructionsSeason 1 pounds stew beef with 1 teaspoon salt and teaspoon black pepper.Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.Once oil is hot, sear beef until browned on both sides. You arent cooking all the way through, just giving it some color.Once browned, transfer beef to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Add in 1 small onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups beef broth, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.Cover and cook on low for 45 hours, until beef is tender. It is not recommended to cook on high as the meat may not come out as tender.NOTE: Do not open the lid while cooking. Every time you open the lid to check on the meat, it will take longer to cook and missing the whole point of using a slow cooker. The meat may not come out as tender so just let it cook and leave it alone. After cooking time is complete, stir in cup heavy cream and 20 ounce bag frozen cheese tortellini. Gently stir together. Cover and cook an additional 3040 minutes, until tortellini is tender. Stir in shredded 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving. Enjoy! NotesPlease refer to my FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.If you like your onion super soft, I would saut it first in the skillet before adding to the slow cooker.NutritionCalories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 1496mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g