When I made the spinach and artichoke dip tortellini soup the other day I realized that it had been a while since I had last used tortellini and that reminded me that I had several recipes bookmarked to try including this chili tortellini from Picky Palate. Adding cheese stuffed pasta to an already tasty dish like chili is a fabulous idea and I could not resist making it! In addition to being super tasty, this chili tortellini is easy to make, it only takes about 30 minutes and it’s made in one pot! You pretty much just need to cook the onions, brown the meat, throw everything in the pot and simmer until the tortellini is ready! This chili is perfect for a quick work night meal and a great way to enjoy some tortellini!
Feel free to serve the chili tortellini topped with your favourite toppings like sour cream or greek yogurt and cheese.
Pure comfort food in a bowl!
Tortellini Chili
A quick and easy, 30 minute, one pot chili with cheese tortellini that is just perfect comfort food!
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1+ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 6 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 8 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (gluten free for gluten free)
- salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the onions and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika and cumin and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the beef and brown, about 6-8 minutes, before draining any grease.
- Add the broth, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and tortellini and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10 minutes.
Option: Start by cooking 4 strips of bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces, and use the bacon grease to saute the onions instead of the oil.
Option: Replace some of the broth with beer or coffee.
Option: This chili benefits from simmering for longer so if you have the time, hold off on placing adding the tortellini and simmer for up to 2-3 hours before adding the tortellini and cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Tieghan says
This looks so cozy and delicious. Perfect for these cold March days!
Maria says
Love the tortellini!
Heather Christo says
I love that you put tortellini in Chili!! Who would have thought!? I bet it is delicious!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Yum! This is the best comfort food to have in a large bowl!
Ashley C. says
I love this idea, Kevin! I have a tortellini soup recipe that I make often and love, but definitely need to try this chili soon!
Jeanette | Jeanettes Healthy Living says
What a fun easy hearty meal Kevin – love the beans for extra protein!
NotesFromAbroad says
I made a baked tortellini the other day that was like lasagna but not 🙂
I will definitely make this , without the meat. Tortellini is so good in broth, a heartier noodle soup .
marla says
I love the idea of using tortellini in chili!
Paula Jones says
This is right up my alley! Pinning!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
This is pure comfort in a bowl!
Holly Hibner says
I made this over the weekend and it was so good! I used ground turkey. I will definitely make this again.
Anonymous says
I went to the store and bought everything I didn't have for this recipe. All but the tortellini is on simmering. It is sooooo good I can't help tasting it every time I walk by. Triple thumbs up!!
Rachel Freer says
Just made this!! Delicious! I added beer a splash of bourbon and some hot sauce 🙂
Anonymous says
This is one of our go-to recipes, I love it! Try substituting the tortellini for some fresh gnocchi, its delicious!
Mary Ann says
How much dried tortellini can I use for this chili? I can’t seem to find fresh in my area. I have 8 oz. package of dried, would I use the whole package or just some of it?
Thanks
kevin says
Use the whole 8 ounce package and add some extra broth or water as needed. Enjoy!
Debra says
Having this for dinner tonight! It smells so amazing. Can’t wait to add the tortellini and have a bowl tonight.
Nada says
Making this today, and this is not chili. It is more like soup. I am finding that 6 cups of broth is way too much. I’m having to siphon a lot of the liquid off while this is in the crock pot.
Janice says
My tortellini is frozen I assume it needs to be thawed before using in this recipe
kevin says
You can thaw it first or add it frozen (bring back to a boil and simmer until the tortellini is tender, about 10-15 minutes).