Description
This recipe features juicy Cajun-seasoned steak seared to perfection and served with creamy, cheesy Alfredo tortellini. It’s a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a nice crust forms. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the tortellini to the skillet with the garlic butter. Stir to coat.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream begins to thicken.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and cream cheese (if using) until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the seared steak cubes to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the steak is heated through and the tortellini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of Cajun seasoning or use a milder blend.
- Ribeye or New York strip steak can be used as alternatives to sirloin.
- Other pasta shapes like ravioli or penne can be substituted for tortellini.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based butter and a dairy-free Alfredo sauce.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg