Description
Juicy garlic butter steak tips paired with tender pasta shells coated in a creamy cheddar cheese sauce, making a rich and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp mustard powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season steak tips with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak tips for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and garlic to skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Toss steak tips back into skillet and coat with garlic butter. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until sauce thickens, 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, and mustard powder (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Toss cooked pasta shells with cheese sauce.
- Serve garlic butter steak tips over cheesy shells and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate steak tips in soy sauce, Worcestershire, and olive oil before cooking.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Can substitute ribeye or strip steak for more tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Boiling
- Cuisine: American