Description
Smothered Steak Bites in Creamy Velveeta Tortellini is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender, succulent steak bites and cheesy tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy Velveeta sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to please both kids and adults with its irresistible flavors. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s an excellent option for busy weeknights, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious food with your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the steak cubes in a single layer and sear for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add the cheese tortellini directly into the skillet with the sauce and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Gently fold in the seared steak bites until well combined.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: For added variety, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. If you don’t have beef broth on hand, chicken broth makes an excellent substitute.