When you are in the mood to have a dinner that tastes decadent but can be prepared within a short time, one-pan cowboy butter tortellino steak bites will become your new favourite dish. This meal is a combination of juicy pan seared steak bites, soft cheese crammed tortellino and a hearty, garlicky cowboy butter sauce- all prepared in one pan which can easily be cleaned up.
Cowboy butter has just won the attention of the internet due to a fully valid cause. It is fat, oily, a bit spicy and enriched with herbs and garlic. It is already a success, as it is accompanied by steak. Nevertheless, the pillowy tortellino would make the dish a full, fulfilling meal that would be restaurant-quality without the stress factors.
Be it when feeding the family, you are having guests, or you are just enjoying yourself having a soothing dinner, this recipe cannot fail to provide you with a lot of flavour with minimum effort.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Single pan, easy clean up – Perfect on maddening weekdays.
Mouth-watering butteriness – Thru the magic of garlic-herb butter of cowboy.
Wholesome and hearty, Steak and tortellini are a good meal.
Tailor made -Spice, herbs, or steak, to your liking.
Ready in under 40 minutes
What Is Cowboy Butter?
Cowboy butter is a compound butter sauce made of fresh herbs, lemon juice, Dijon mustard and a touch of spiciness with chili flakes or cayenne. Normally it is melted in over steak, seafood, or vegetables in this recipe it is the main sauce that is covered by both tortellini and steak bites.
The end product is a dense, savoury dish that is slightly tangy and has just enough spice in it to keep it exciting.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
11/2 lb meat (sirloin, ribeye, or strip steak), cut into small bite-sized pieces.
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
For the Tortellini
20 oz chilled refrigerated cheese tortellini.
Water and salt for boiling
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
6 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes (add more or less according to taste)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped.
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/2 tsp dried thyme (or fresh in case it is available)
Optional Garnishes
Extra fresh parsley
Grated parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges
The Preparation of One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites
Step 1: Cook the Tortellini
Prepare a big pot of salted water and boil it. Bring the tortellini to the package cooking instructions to just soft. Drain and set aside. Lightly drizzle with olive oil to keep off sticking.
Step 2: Season the Steak
Blot the steak bites using paper towels. Salt, pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder in even measures season the meat. This is done by letting them rest at room temperature, about ten minutes, it helps them to get a better sear.
Step 3: Sear the Steak Bites
Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and pour olive oil. Put the steak bites in a single layer as soon as they are hot. Do not overcrowd the pan but can divide up in batches.
Cook 2-3 minutes each side until you have the brown color and cooked it to your liking. Take the steak bites out of pan and reserve.
Step 4: Make the Cowboy Butter
Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter in the same skillet and melt it. Add the minced garlic and warm it up to 30-45 seconds until it is fragrant (do not burn it).
Add mustard dijon, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, thyme, parsley and chives. Combine thoroughly, scraping the tasty crusts of the pan.
Step 5: Bring It All Together
Place the cooked tortellini in the skillet and mix it to be evenly covered with the cowboy butter sauce. Back to the pan and stir the steak bites and everything together.
Continue cooking an additional 1 2 min, until all is heated through and the pot is covered with sauce.
Tips for the Best Results
Select the appropriate steak: Sirloin is the one which is lean and inexpensive, and ribeye is even more tender and rich.
Do not over cook the steak: Steak bites cook in very little time- medium to medium is best.
Spice it up: Add or add chili flakes to make the spice tamer or cayenne to make it spicier.
Fresh herbs are preferable: these make a distinct difference in taste.
De-glaze: The splash of beef broth or white wine can be used to loosen the sauce in case it gets too thick.
Serving Suggestions
This meal is good enough by itself, however, you can serve it with:
Lemon Vinaigrette and a plain green salad.
Steamed vegetables like broccoli or asparagus or roasted.
Garlic bread to use up the cowboy butter sauce remaining.
In the case of dinner party, family-style could be served directly out of the skillet in a very homely fashion.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigeration
Keep leftover parts in an air tight container within a span of three days.
Reheating
Heat again in a skillet on low burner with a belt of water or broth to thin down the sauce. Microwaving should not be done on a long basis as it may over cook the steak.
Final Thoughts
One-pan cowboy butter tortellini steak bites is one of those recipes with all the qualities that one would want to have: simple, hearty, spicy, and incredibly good. It shows that dinners on a weeknight do not have to be boring, and still be quite simple.
When you love to savor rich flavors, juicy steak and creamy pasta in the same meal, then this recipe is worth being added to your regular repertoire. Once try it, and it is likely to become your comfort meal.