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Creamy French Onion Beef and Tortellini with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese in a skillet.

French Onion Beef and Tortellini: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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French Onion Beef and Tortellini is a rich, creamy, and comforting one-pan meal. It combines tender beef, caramelized onions, and cheesy tortellini in a luscious French onion–style sauce perfect for any weeknight.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or thinly sliced steak)

  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 10–12 minutes until golden and soft.

  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

  4. Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.

  5. Pour in beef broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.

  6. Stir in cheese tortellini; cook 5–7 minutes until tender.

  7. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted and bubbly.

  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Add a splash of balsamic while caramelizing onions for extra depth.

  • Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.

 

  • Gruyère gives that signature French onion taste.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, French-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Find it online: https://quintorecipes.com/french-onion-beef-and-tortellini/