Creamy Alfredo Steak Tortellini Recipe
Steak tortellini made with garlic butter steak bites and creamy Cajun alfredo sauce tossed with cheese tortellini.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 18 oz cheese tortellini
- 1.5 lbs steak (sirloin, ribeye, filet) cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
Creamy Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter divided
- 5 cloves garlic minced (divided)
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 oz Velveeta cubed
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Toss steak evenly with 1 tbsp avocado oil and 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add steak bites and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a crust. Flip and cook another 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add 2 tbsp butter and 2 cloves garlic, toss and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Remove steak from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
- In the same pan over medium-low heat, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and 3 cloves garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add beef stock and increase heat to medium. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain.
- To the sauce, stir in Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low, then add heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add cubed Velveeta and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in parmesan until melted.
- Add tortellini to the sauce and stir to coat. Bring to a low boil for 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and top with steak bites before serving.
Notes
Steak doneness guide
Rare: 2 minutes per side
Medium-rare: 2–3 minutes per side
Medium: 3 minutes per side + butter finish
Well done: 4+ minutes per side Don’t overcrowd the pan
Cook steak in batches if needed for a proper sear. Velveeta tip
Cut into small cubes so it melts smoothly into the sauce.
Rare: 2 minutes per side
Medium-rare: 2–3 minutes per side
Medium: 3 minutes per side + butter finish
Well done: 4+ minutes per side Don’t overcrowd the pan
Cook steak in batches if needed for a proper sear. Velveeta tip
Cut into small cubes so it melts smoothly into the sauce.