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Garlic Butter Steak served with cheesy shells in cheddar sauce
Oliver Grant

Garlic Butter Steak Tips with Cheesy Shells

Seared garlic butter steak tips paired with creamy cheddar cheese pasta shells — this 30-minute comfort food dish is perfect for busy weeknights and indulgent dinners alike.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs sirloin steak tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 8 oz medium pasta shells
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (whole preferred)
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • strainer
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta shells in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking. Cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  3. Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard (if using). Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  4. Sear the Steak: Pat the steak tips dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear steak tips for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  5. Make Garlic Butter: In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Combine Steak and Garlic: Return steak tips to the skillet, toss with garlic butter, stir in parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Serve: Spoon cheddar shells onto a plate, top with steak tips, and garnish with extra parsley and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To save time, start boiling the pasta water while you prep the steak. For extra flavor, marinate the steak tips for 20 minutes in Worcestershire, garlic, and olive oil before cooking. Make it spicy with crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce stirred into the cheese sauce.

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