Garlic Butter Steak Chipotle Shells (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Steak Bites
01 -
1.5 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 -
4 tablespoons butter, divided
03 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
04 -
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
05 -
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 -
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 -
1 teaspoon salt
08 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ For the Creamy Chipotle Cheddar Shells
09 -
1 pound medium shell pasta
10 -
6 tablespoons butter
11 -
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
12 -
3 cups whole milk
13 -
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 -
1.5 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
15 -
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
16 -
1 to 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce, adjusted to taste
17 -
1 teaspoon garlic powder
18 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
19 -
Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Toss steak cubes in a bowl with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 -
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear half of the steak for approximately 3 minutes per side until browned to your liking. Set aside, then repeat with the remaining steak and 2 more tablespoons of butter.
03 -
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Return all the steak bites to the pan, toss to coat in the garlic butter, then remove from heat.
04 -
While the steak cooks, boil the shell pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
05 -
In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and lightly golden. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
06 -
Reduce the heat to low and add in the cream cheese. Stir until melted and smooth. Mix in the white cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until fully melted. Stir in chipotle pepper sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
07 -
Add the cooked shell pasta to the sauce and stir until fully coated in the sauce.
08 -
Plate the creamy chipotle shells and top with garlic butter steak bites.