Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini
A simple and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Beef and Spinach Tortellini.
Equipment
- Pan
- Pot
- Microwave (optional)
- Meat thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 package Tortellini Fresh or frozen
- 1 pound Beef Ground beef, beef cubes, or beef bacon
- 10 ounces Spinach Fresh or frozen (thaw and squeeze excess water if frozen)
- few tablespoons Butter
- 2-3 Cloves garlic Minced
- Seasonings Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
- Water or broth For cooking and sauce
- Vinegar Optional, for tenderizing beef
- Parmesan cheese Optional, for garnish
- Parsley Optional, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Pan-brown ground beef or beef cubes in butter over medium-high heat. Cook until browned.
- Pre-cook beef cubes if desired (pan or slow cooker).
- Crumble beef bacon into pan if using.
- Boil water in a pot. Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (3-5 minutes for fresh, 5-7 minutes for frozen).
- Alternatively, microwave tortellini in water (1-2 minutes for fresh, 2-3 minutes for frozen).
- Drain tortellini.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Simmer with a little water or broth for a smoother sauce.
- Add cooked beef to the garlic butter sauce. Stir to coat.
- Add cooked tortellini and stir.
- Add spinach (squeeze out excess water if frozen) and stir until heated through.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and/or vinegar to taste.
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese, parsley, and/or red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Adjust ingredient amounts based on how many people you're feeding. One package of tortellini usually serves 2-3 people. About one pound of beef is good for four servings.