One-Pan Cowboy Butter Tortellini Steak Bites
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining seasoned steak bites, creamy cowboy butter sauce, and cheese tortellini. Perfect for busy weeknights with bold American flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: easy dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1½ lbs sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
12 oz cheese tortellini
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a bowl, mix steak cubes with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté steak cubes until browned, 3–5 minutes
Push steak to one side. Add garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and Dijon mustard
Melt butter, then stir in lemon juice, parsley, and chives to make the cowboy sauce
Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, drain
Add cooked tortellini and steak to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes until heated through
Stir in Parmesan cheese
Serve immediately or reheat in oven if baking ahead
Notes
For oven-baked storage, spread cooked steak bites on a baking sheet and freeze. Reheat in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until warmed through
Substitute fresh Italian parsley if herbs are unavailable
Add steamed broccoli or peas for extra veggies