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One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites

A delightful combination of tender steak and cheesy tortellini in a rich cowboy butter sauce, all prepared in one pan for easy cleanup.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Pat the steak pieces dry and season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear steak bites for 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the steak and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, melt butter, and add garlic. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, then add parsley and chives.
  5. Return tortellini and steak to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  6. Plate while hot, garnish with extra Parmesan, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve hot with a side salad or crusty bread. To store leftovers, refrigerate for up to 3 days.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: tortellini, steak, one-pan meal, cowboy butter, easy dinner