Steak & Shrimp Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bowl 🥩🍤🧀
This comforting bowl combines juicy steak, succulent shrimp, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese, and steamed broccoli for a soul-warming meal!
Ingredients 🛒
½ lb sirloin steak, cubed 🥩
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1 cup elbow macaroni 🍝
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
½ cup milk 🥛
1 tbsp butter 🧈
1 cup broccoli florets 🥦
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp paprika 🌶️
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Instructions 🍳
Cook the Macaroni: Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. 🍝
Make the Cheese Sauce: In the same pot, melt butter over low heat. Add milk and cheddar cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy. Mix in the cooked macaroni, coating it in the cheesy goodness. 🧀
Cook the Steak: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside. 🥩
Sauté the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add the shrimp, season with salt and a pinch of garlic powder, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. 🦐
Steam the Broccoli: Steam the broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until tender but still vibrant green. 🥦
Assemble the Bowl: In a bowl, add a portion of mac ‘n’ cheese, steak cubes, shrimp, and steamed broccoli. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Serve hot! 🌿
This hearty bowl is the ultimate comfort food with a perfect balance of flavors cheesy, savory, and fresh! 🍽️