Easy One Pan Cowboy Butter Steak & Tortellini Dinner
This One Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites recipe is a game-changer for weeknight dinners, combining succulent steak with cheesy tortellini in a rich, flavorful sauce. Enjoy maximum flavor with minimal cleanup in this hearty and comforting dish!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sirloin Steak
- Unsalted Butter
- Fresh Garlic
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Chives
- Fresh Thyme
- Smoked Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Lemon Juice
- Fresh Cheese Tortellini
- Olive Oil
- Beef Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Pat your sirloin steak bites completely dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper.
- Mince your garlic and finely chop all your fresh herbs (parsley, chives, thyme). Get your smoked paprika and red pepper flakes ready too.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until beautifully browned. Remove the steak bites from the pan and set them aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh chopped parsley, chives, thyme, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the heavy cream and the fresh cheese tortellini to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything.
- Bring the sauce back to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or according to the tortellini package directions, until the tortellini is al dente.
- Return the seared steak bites and any accumulated juices from the plate to the pan with the tortellini. Stir well to combine.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and the fresh lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley or chives, and serve immediately!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the steak for a good crust. Fresh tortellini cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it. Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes according to your preference. The sauce should be creamy; adjust consistency with broth if needed. Serve immediately for best results.