Braised Beef and Tortelloni (Olive Garden Copycat)

Submitted by A Skinny Cook

"I've never actually tried this recipe--it's my best guess to correct my mistakes from last time I tried this dish"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 -2 lb boneless beef short rib (or similar tough cut of beef)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tomatoes, diced
• 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces marsala wine
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 -2 lb asiago-filled tortellini, boiled

directions

1. Heat oil on high heat in a large nonstick pan.
2. Toss short ribs in flour, add to pan, and sear on all sides.
3. Reduce heat to low and add garlic; cook and stir for about 1 min.
4. Add tomato, mushrooms, Marsala wine, and Italian seasoning one at a time, allowing about 1-2 min between each for liquid to evaporate.
5. Cover pan and braise for 3 hr or until very tender, checking and stirring every 30 min to make sure liquid has not evaporated away (add more Marsala if liquid evaporates).
6. Increase heat to medium high and heat thoroughly.
7. Serve over tortelloni.

Reviews

[shamjones]

I actually had to add in a little heavy cream to get the color and consistency that I wanted, but it tasted just like at the restaurant. I'm sure I'll be making it again.....

 

[Jenna W.]

I add about a pint of whipping cream. Wonderful

 

[Jenny N.]

I am unsure why the person below gave it a terrible review, but I’ve made this dozens of times & we love it. Is it exactly like OG? No. Bit it’s close. I worked at OG for a few months a few years ago & this is my husband’s favorite dish there.

 

[moses w.]

Not only does this not look or taste like olive gardens braised beef and tortellini, it's actually quite repulsive tasting. If I could give it less than 1 star I would.

 

[Mark N.]

Outstanding recipe...Added 2 pints of heavy cream and about 1 tablespoon of basil (when I added the cream). Also, used about a 1/3 pound of New York strip instead of the beef tips. Seared the beef in step 1 to lock in the juices. After adding the heavy cream, added a bit of beef boullion (better than beef) to the mix. Always a hit. Wife loves itbeef boullion (better than beef). Family LOVES it and requests it for special meals! Thanks for the post!!