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Garlic Butter Steak

Garlic Butter Steak

Juicy garlic butter steak tips served with creamy, cheesy penne pasta. An easy, restaurant-quality meal perfect for any occasion in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • q.s. Salt to taste
  • q.s. Black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for the sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced for the sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Large skillet or saucepan for the cheese sauce
  • Cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet for searing steak
  • Chef's knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, then pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring until smooth and just simmering. Reduce heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted; season and toss with drained penne, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  3. Pat the steak cubes dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear steak cubes for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the pan with steak, tossing to coat in garlic butter.
  5. Serve generously with cheesy penne, drizzling extra garlic butter from the skillet over the steak, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 45gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Always pat your steak dry to ensure a good sear; moisture is the enemy of browning. If you're short on time, prep the steak and garlic ahead of time. For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use whole-wheat pasta. Enjoy with a simple side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
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