Description
Juicy garlic butter steak bites paired with creamy Alfredo cheese tortellini for a rich and comforting one-pan dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat the steak cubes dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the steak bites in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side. Once browned and cooked to desired doneness, remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and let it melt. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Add parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss to coat in Alfredo sauce.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir to combine everything.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
Swap sirloin with ribeye or New York strip for richer flavor.
Stir in spinach or peas for added veggies.
Add extra spice with more red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Make it extra cheesy with shredded mozzarella or fontina.
Chicken or shrimp can be used instead of beef.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of cream or milk.
Frozen tortellini can be used—adjust cook time accordingly.
Use gluten-free tortellini and flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
