Description
One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites is a flavorful dish featuring tender steak bites and cheese tortellini in a rich 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
- Season the steak cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned steak cubes and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
- Add the tortellini and reserved pasta water to the skillet, mixing well.
- Add the cooked steak back to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- You can use other types of steak if preferred.
- Fresh tortellini can be substituted with dried tortellini, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites, steak bites, tortellini, cowboy butter sauce