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One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites

One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites

Juicy seared steak bites paired with cheese tortellini in a zesty cowboy butter sauce with garlic, herbs, and lemon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • Paper towels
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside to rest.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in same skillet. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Add parsley and chives.
  5. Return cooked tortellini and steak bites to skillet. Toss until coated in cowboy butter sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in Parmesan until melted.
  6. Plate while hot. Garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ribeye provides more marbling, sirloin is leaner. Fresh tortellini works best. Don't skip drying steak for proper sear. Reserve pasta water for silky sauce.
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