Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Tortellini 🍲✨

A rich, cozy, ultra-creamy pasta dish that tastes like pure comfort — made effortlessly in your slow cooker!

Introduction

If you love those indulgent, creamy pasta dinners that feel like a warm, cozy hug, this Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Tortellini is about to become your new obsession.

Think tender cheese-filled tortellini swimming in a silky ranch-Alfredo sauce, savory ground beef, melted mozzarella, and all the creamy goodness your slow cooker was made for.

It’s hearty, family-friendly, and unbelievably satisfying — the kind of dish you make when you want something easy, comforting, and guaranteed to make everyone come back for seconds.

This is weeknight magic, Sunday comfort, and “rainy day dinner” all in one bowl. 💛🍽️

Ingredient Overview

Ground Beef & Aromatics

• 1 lb ground beef
  Adds rich, savory flavor and heartiness.

• 1 small onion, finely diced
  Builds depth and sweetness as it cooks.

Creamy Sauce Base

• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  Gives a herby, tangy layer of flavor.

• 1 jar (24 oz) creamy Alfredo sauce
  The silky backbone of the dish.

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom OR cream of chicken soup
  Adds thickness, body, and richer texture.

• 1 cup beef broth
  Helps thin and stretch the sauce while adding savory depth.

• 1 tsp garlic powder
  Extra flavor to round everything out.

• ½ tsp black pepper
  Balances and warms the sauce.

Pasta & Cheese

• 1 bag (20 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
  Holds up perfectly in the slow cooker.

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  Melts into the sauce for creamy, stretchy goodness.

• ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)
  Adds more richness and a little sharpness.

For Garnish

• Dried parsley
  Adds a pop of color and a touch of freshness.

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions