Description
Indulge in a sophisticated yet effortless dinner with these succulent sirloin steak bites tossed in a luxurious, Cajun-spiced garlic cream sauce. Combined with perfectly al dente rotini, this dish brings steakhouse-level quality to your weeknight table in just 30 minutes. It is a comforting, high-protein meal that features a beautiful caramelized crust on the beef paired with a velvety, rich sauce, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for busy families and professionals alike.
Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
Pat the steak bites dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and half the Cajun seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce heat to medium, pour in the heavy cream and the remaining Cajun seasoning, stirring well to combine.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cooked pasta and steak bites back into the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the steak is dry before searing to achieve the best crust. For a lighter version, half-and-half can be substituted for heavy cream, though the sauce will be thinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meals
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion