Beef Tortellini Marinara with green beans

By donnahinkle

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jar (26 0z) marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 lb small fresh mushrooms
• 2 envelopes thick and zesty spaghetti sauce mix
• 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp minced onion
• 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 pkg (9 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until no longer pink. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5 or 6 qt slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, wine, green beans, mushrooms, sauce mix, parsley, onion, rosemary, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hrs or until meat is tender.

Stir in tortellini. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until tortellini are heated through.