Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Tortellini in Cheddar Sauce
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
7 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
18 oz cheese-filled tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and milk, stirring until smooth. Lower the heat and stir in cheddar and Parmesan until fully melted and creamy. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add the cooked tortellini and toss until coated in the sauce.
3. Pat the steak tips dry with paper towels. Season generously with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak tips in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking.
4. Reduce the heat slightly, add 3 tbsp butter and the remaining garlic, and baste the steak tips in garlic butter for 1–2 minutes, spooning the melted butter over the steak as it finishes cooking.
5. Serve by plating the cheesy tortellini on one side and the garlic butter steak tips on the other. Drizzle extra garlic butter over the steak and garnish with chopped parsley.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Servings:4
Calories:910 per serving