One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites
This dish features tender steak bites cooked in a rich cowboy butter sauce, served with cheesy tortellini.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
For the Pasta
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season steak cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add steak to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove steak and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and chives.
- Cook cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Add drained tortellini to the skillet with the butter sauce. Mix in the reserved pasta water and add the steak bites back into the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the spices to your liking. Add vegetables for extra nutrition.