Description
A creamy combination of juicy beef, tender pasta, and bubbling cheddar sauce, this garlic butter steak bite mac & cheese is the perfect comfort food for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, usually 7 to 9 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the sirloin pieces thoroughly dry and season them with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the steak bites in one uncrowded layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer the steak to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream, milk, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gradually add the cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until melted into a glossy sauce.
- Add the drained macaroni and fold gently until evenly coated. If too thick, stir in additional milk.
- Return the steak bites and juices to the skillet. Mix gently and warm everything for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with evaporated milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 790
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, steak dinner, comfort food, creamy pasta, garlic butter