Beef & Tortellini Marinara with Green Beans

Beef &Tortellini; Marinara with Green Beans

Serves11

1Pound Beef Stew Meat

2Tablespoons Olive Oil

2Garlic Cloves, Minced

1Jar (26 Ounces) Marinara or Spaghetti Sauce

2Cups Dry Red Wine or Beef Broth

1Pound Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed

1Can (14.5 Ounces) Italian Diced Tomatoes, Undrained

Pound Small Fresh Mushrooms

2Envelopes Thick and Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix

2Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley

1Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion

2Teaspoons Minced Fresh Rosemary

1Teaspoon Coarsely Ground Pepper

Teaspoon Salt

1Package (9 Ounces) Refrigerated Cheese Tortellini

In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, wine, green beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, sauce mix, parsley, onion, rosemary, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Stir in tortellini. Cover and cook on high 30 minutes longer or until tortellini are heated through.