Chili Tortellini is a heavenly combination of yummy pasta and hearty chili. Warm up with this cozy meal that’s packed with beans, beef, noodles and veggies!
Chili Tortellini
Kind of random, but last Sunday I was deciding what to make the boys and husband for dinner and just when I was going to make a pot of chili, I saw a package of tortellini in my pantry. I thought, I do chili mac all the time so why not add tortellini to my chili?! The rest is history and we loved this speedy to make dinner.
Ingredients for Chili Tortellini
Here’s your line up. I found my tortellini at Trader Joe’s, but whatever brand you can find will work.
How to Make This Delicious Dinner
Cook your tortellini according to the package directions. Cook al dente, careful to not overcook.
Finely chop some onions.
Saute your onion and garlic then brown the beef. Once browned, pour in your broth.
Add your cooked tortellini back to the pot.
Add your beans and tomato sauce or diced tomatoes. I would suggest diced tomatoes.
A little cumin.
A little chili powder, then give a good stir.
You’ll get a little pot of deliciousness that looks like this.
Think chili mac but even better. Enjoy!
Chili Tortellini
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry tortellini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 32 oz reduced sodium chicken broth
- 30 oz beans of choice
- 15 oz Rotel diced tomatoes MILD version
- 2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Heat olive oil into a large dutch oven over medium heat.
- Saute onion and garlic for about 5 minutes then brown beef until browned. Drain if necessary.Â
- Add broth, tomatoes, beans, cumin, chili powder and cilantro. Add cooked tortellini and heat for 10 minutes or until hot.
- Reduce heat to a low simmer until ready to serve.
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I’m intrigued. I’m going to have to give this a try. I’m thinking cheese tortellini, though.
I love how this rhymes! LOL! And I love your first photo, so simple yet makes me want to dive right into that big pot of comforting yumminess!
I love those moments when you think “hey, let’s add this to that!” and it turns out YUM-O! This looks like one of those meals!
Looks so amazing, Jenny!!
What a fun family dinner idea! I love it!
I love that tortellini from TJ’s. I would happily take a bowl right now 🙂
This looks delicious! I bet you could just cook the tortellini right in the broth mixture.
Who could say no to this, Jenny!! Delicious.
This is one really tasty sounding tortellini!
What an awesome idea – such a yummy combination!!!
Looks so good!! I have to make this soon, Jenny! Can’t wait to see you next month!
Cheese + Chili + pasta are the best! Love how simple this is and I really want some now since it is snowing!
what a great idea to jazz up regular ‘ol chili with some tortellini!! i love the simplicity and the entire dish!
This looks and sounds amazing and can’t wait to make it!!!!
That’s a fabulous idea to add tortellini! It looks really amazing! Wish I was eating this tonight 🙂
Yum! I love tortellini but haven’t really tried them in chili before! This looks super hearty and delicious!
Yummm! I wish I had everything to make this for dinner tonight!
Hi, looks great! I was wondering–where do you get your organic ground beef? I have only found it at farmer’s markets, but this looks like a name brand. Thanks!
Would it be alright to use frozen mini cheese tortellini?
Yum to the MAX! OOOH, I want it!
You show Hunts tomato sauce but mention Rotel – is it one or the other, but not both? Love the added cumin and cilantro. Thanks.
Hi Monica, I mentioned that you can use either, however I prefer the Rotel 🙂
Mmm pasta in chili – this sounds so great!
I just printed this out to make tomorrow night- thank you!!
Looks perfect. This is at top of the grocery list for this weekend 🙂
Yay! Hope you and Kevin enjoy! 2 more weeks! Weeeee!
Yes please…this looks so delicious!
o.m.g.y.e.s.
that is a majorly tasty, hearty looking meal- my kids would love it!
Jenny, this is absolutely genius!!! Putting on my grocery list right now!
That is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!!
Love tortellini Jenny! This is the perfect weeknight meal 🙂
Ooo, I can’t wait to make this. It is COOOLD here, ice storm and all, thanks Spring! So you better believe we have our fireplace going and soup type dishes sound GOOD.
Totally in love with this!! Best idea ever.
What a nice meal, I am sure nobody could resist it.
What a hearty meal!
This looks so good! I was searching for something to make for dinner tonight and this will be it.
I’m sure I will like it a lot ! This is a very original idea and nothing can stop us to create, with pasta. I love that.