Meal PrepHigh Protein

Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini

by Xander Lett-2 January 2026Easy

10K likes, 32 comments - carnivorefamilykitchen on September 2, 2024: “Bacon Cheeseburger Tortellini By: cookingwithkatiecross Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 6 slices of bacon cooked and chopped ½ yellow onion diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 14.5- ounce petite diced tomatoes drained ½ cup heavy whipping cream 3 cups cheddar cheese 12 ounces cheese tortellini Instructions 1.Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the tortellini per the package instructions, drain and set aside (a small drop of olive oil will prevent pasta from sticking). In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the slices of bacon until crispy then let them slightly cool and chop into pieces, set aside. In the same skillet add the onions and let them sauté for 2-3 minutes, add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook until you see no visible signs of pink within the meat. Drain all the grease from the meat and place it back into the skillet. Add heavy whipping cream, 2 cups of cheese, chopped bacon, tomatoes then stir to combine. Over low heat, allow it to come to a simmer and stir until the cheese has melted. Add the tortellini and stir to combine. Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top and garnish with any leftover bacon. Cover and allow to simmer on low heat until cheese has melted. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy! #easyrecipes #mealprep #highprotein”.

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Method

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Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the tortellini per the package instructions, drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook the slices of bacon until crispy then let them slightly cool and chop into pieces, set aside.
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In the same skillet add the onions and let them sauté for 2-3 minutes, add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the ground beef and cook until you see no visible signs of pink within the meat.
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Drain all the grease from the meat and place it back into the skillet.
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Add heavy whipping cream, 2 cups of cheese, chopped bacon, tomatoes then stir to combine.
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Over low heat, allow it to come to a simmer and stir until the cheese has melted.
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Add the tortellini and stir to combine.
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Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top and garnish with any leftover bacon.
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Cover and allow to simmer on low heat until cheese has melted.
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Allow it to cool for 10 minutes then enjoy!