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August 8, 2011
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Tenderloin and Tortellini Skillet

Beef On The Stove Top
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes

Save the high price of frozen vegetables by using 1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh, in-season chopped vegetables instead. Try broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus or even fresh spinach.

Save the high price of frozen vegetables by using 1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh, in-season chopped vegetables instead. Try broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus or even fresh spinach.

Ingredients

Serves 4 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 ounces beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 (16-ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetables
  • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef. Cover and cook, stirring, until beef is browned.

  2. 2

    Remove skillet from heat and add garlic powder, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, vegetables and tortellini.

  3. 3

    Return skillet to heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until some liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle Parmesan over top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Eliminate the time it takes to slice the beef by using ground beef.

Great Pairings

Crusty Italian Bread

Sunday supper at Grandma's was often pasta and loaves of this delicious bread.

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