Spicy Steak Bites with Creamy Chili Pasta
Spicy Steak Bites with Creamy Chili Pasta
Ingredients
For the Spicy Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Chili Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as paccheri, calamarata, or large cavatelli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steak bites: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed sirloin steak with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Ensure the steak is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Sear the steak: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the seasoned steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended for tenderness).
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Deglaze the pan: Once all steak bites are seared, remove them from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the beef broth to the hot skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter until melted, creating a rich pan sauce. Return the steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce, and keep warm.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Make the creamy chili sauce: In a separate large skillet or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Finish the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is thick and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Combine and serve: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy chili sauce and toss until thoroughly coated. Divide the creamy chili pasta among serving plates. Top each serving with the spicy steak bites and their pan sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chives, and a sprinkle of extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Spicy Steak Bites with Creamy Chili Pasta
Ingredients
For the Spicy Steak Bites
- 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For the Creamy Chili Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as paccheri, calamarata, or large cavatelli
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steak bites: In a medium bowl, toss the cubed sirloin steak with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Ensure the steak is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Sear the steak: Heat a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the seasoned steak bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms and the steak is cooked to your desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended for tenderness).
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Deglaze the pan: Once all steak bites are seared, remove them from the skillet and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the beef broth to the hot skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the butter until melted, creating a rich pan sauce. Return the steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in the sauce, and keep warm.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Make the creamy chili sauce: In a separate large skillet or pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Finish the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce is thick and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Combine and serve: Add the cooked pasta to the creamy chili sauce and toss until thoroughly coated. Divide the creamy chili pasta among serving plates. Top each serving with the spicy steak bites and their pan sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and chives, and a sprinkle of extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min