Description
Juicy garlic butter steak bites served over creamy Alfredo pasta perfect for easy romantic dinners, quick weeknight meals, or budget-friendly steak cravings.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 tbsp butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Alfredo:
1 lb pasta twists (rotini or fusilli)
6 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup milk, if needed to thin
Instructions
Step 1: Season the steak
Toss the steak with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. It’ll smell like something’s already cooking even though you’re just getting started.
Step 2: Sear in butter and oil
Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Lay the steak cubes down like puzzle pieces give them room. Let them get that golden sear that locks in every bite.
Step 3: Add garlic butter
After the steak is done, melt the rest of the butter. Stir in garlic. Let it bloom and warm the room. Then swirl the steak back in until it’s glossy and golden.
Step 4: Boil the pasta
Cook the pasta until just right. Drain it, shake off the steam, and don’t rinse it let the sauce cling.
Step 5: Make the Alfredo sauce
Melt the butter. Stir in garlic until it whispers that it’s ready. Then pour in the cream and bring it to a soft simmer. Stir slowly as the Parmesan and mozzarella melt down like velvet.
Step 6: Combine it all
Toss the pasta into the sauce, plate it up, and top it with the buttery steak bites.
Notes
• Use ribeye or NY strip as alternative steak cuts.
• For less heat, reduce Cajun spice or omit paprika.
• To lighten the Alfredo, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
• Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 785
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Creamy Alfredo Pasta, creamy steak pasta, budget-friendly steak dinner, family meals, high-protein dinner