Description
This hearty one-skillet dish brings together juicy seared steak tips and tender shell pasta, all coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners — easy to make, satisfying to eat, and sure to please the whole table.
Ingredients
• 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flap), cut into bite-sized tips
• 8 oz medium shell pasta
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Pat steak dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Sear steak tips in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Pour in beef broth and milk. Stir well and scrape up browned bits from the pan.
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Stir in shell pasta and bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
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Turn off heat. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until smooth and melted.
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Return cooked steak tips to the skillet and toss to coat in the cheese sauce.
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Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes