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Cajun Beef Rotini

Cajun Beef Rotini

Creamy Cajun Beef and Rotini: easy one-pot pasta with seasoned sirloin in a spicy, cheesy sauce. Comforting family dinner ready in an hour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 660
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt adjust according to preference

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander or strainer
  • Tongs or a large serving spoon
  • Cutting board and sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Pat beef cubes dry and toss with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned, then remove to a plate.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the bottom and bringing to a simmer.
  6. Return seared beef and accumulated juices to the skillet, cover, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  7. Cook rotini pasta in a separate pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain without rinsing.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and softened cream cheese into the beef mixture until smooth.
  9. Add drained rotini pasta to the beef sauce, tossing to coat.
  10. Stir in mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese until melted, adjusting salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 41gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1430mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish is great for leftovers and can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating to restore creaminess.
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