Creamy Cheesy Steak Tortellini
Creamy Cheesy Steak Tortellini
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Tortellini and Garnish
- 18 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Gradually add the shredded mozzarella, shredded sharp cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
While the sauce is simmering, cook the fresh cheese tortellini according to package directions in a separate large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Add the cooked tortellini and seared steak pieces to the creamy cheese sauce. Toss gently to ensure everything is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Creamy Cheesy Steak Tortellini
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Tortellini and Garnish
- 18 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned steak in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the chopped yellow onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Gradually add the shredded mozzarella, shredded sharp cheddar, and grated Parmesan cheeses, stirring constantly until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season the sauce with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
While the sauce is simmering, cook the fresh cheese tortellini according to package directions in a separate large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Add the cooked tortellini and seared steak pieces to the creamy cheese sauce. Toss gently to ensure everything is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min