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Cowboy Butter Steak Bites & Tortellini Skillet

Course: casserole, cast iron cooking, catherines plates, dinner, skillet meals, steak recipes, tortellini recipes, valentines dinner
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • large pot
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • measuring cup
  • large cast iron skillet or large deep skillet
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

Steak Bites

  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs sirloin or ribeye steak cut into small bite size pieces
  • 1 TBS steak seasoning (I use Kinder's Buttery Steakhouse)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 TBS olive oil

Cowboy Butter Sauce

  • 1 stick butter (8 TBS)
  • 1 TBS minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 TBS fresh parsley

Pasta

  • 12-14 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated package)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup reserve pasta water

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted (1/2 TBS salt) water per directions on back of package for al dente.
    Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
    Drain pasta and place back into pot. Coat with a drizzle of olive oil and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet or cast iron skillet heat 2 TBS olive oil.
  • Cut steak into small bite size pieces. Season on all sides with steak seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place seasoned steak pieces into hot skillet and sear on all sides until golden brown and your desired cook temperature is met. Remove from skillet to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and place skillet back on burner. Add butter and allow to melt & sizzle. Scrape bottom of skillet to remove the bits of flavorings from the steak to emerge with butter.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in mustard for a depth of flavor and tanginess. Stir in lemon juice. Finally add in the chopped parsley.
  • Return the cooked steak and tortellini back to skillet and carefully toss everything in the butter sauce until it's well coated.
  • Slowly add in some reserve pasta water to make a glossy & smooth sauce.
  • Sprinkle on grated parmesan cheese & stir until melted. Top with additional chopped parsley. Enjoy.