Description
Tender steak bites smothered in a velvety Velveeta cheese sauce, tossed with pillowy cheese tortellini for a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- Steak (sirloin or ribeye): 1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch bites
- Cheese tortellini: 20 ounces, refrigerated
- Velveeta cheese: 12 ounces, cubed
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Beef broth: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Bring a pot of salted water to boil.
- Combine Ingredients: Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in butter until golden, in batches.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lower skillet heat and deglaze with beef broth, scraping up brown bits.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in Velveeta and cream until smooth. Add cooked tortellini and toss gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Season to taste and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use sirloin or ribeye for tender, flavorful bites.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half if needed.
- Stir sauce constantly to keep it smooth.
- Let dish sit covered for 5 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg