Description
Garlic butter steak bites served alongside a smoky, creamy chipotle cream cheese pasta—an irresistible combination of savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Smoky Chipotle Cream Cheese Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Return the steak to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the Smoky Chipotle Cream Cheese Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the milk, chipotle in adobo, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the steak bites alongside the creamy chipotle pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle in adobo or some crushed red pepper flakes to the pasta sauce.
- You can substitute the steak with chicken or shrimp if desired.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of milk or add more cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic butter steak bites, chipotle cream cheese pasta, steak pasta, creamy pasta, smoky pasta, easy steak recipe