Description
A delightful one-pan meal combining tender steak and cheesy tortellini in a rich cowboy butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions until tender but firm. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Pat steak pieces dry and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak bites for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove steak and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in red pepper flakes (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Add parsley and chives, mixing to create the cowboy butter sauce.
- Return the cooked tortellini and steak bites to the skillet and toss gently to coat in sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Plate while hot and garnish with extra Parmesan and herbs.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, steak bites, tortellini, cowboy butter, easy dinner
