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Seared garlic butter steak bites served over a bowl of creamy white cheddar shell pasta with chipotle sauce.
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Chipotle White Cheddar Shells

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 820kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 oz medium pasta shells
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp all -purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 8 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Pat steak cubes dry with paper towels and season thoroughly with salt and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until just beginning to smoke.
  • Sear steak cubes in batches for 2 minutes per side until a brown crust forms; remove steak from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic; sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Return steak to the skillet, tossing with the garlic butter and chopped parsley for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
  • In a separate medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
  • Gradually whisk in milk and minced chipotle peppers, simmering until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded white cheddar until completely melted and smooth.
  • Fold the cooked pasta shells into the cheese sauce and serve immediately topped with the garlic butter steak bites.