Garlic Steak Tortellini Skillet
A quick and comforting one-skillet meal featuring tender seared steak, cheesy tortellini, and a silky garlic-parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb steak, thinly sliced Sirloin, flank, skirt, or flank are good choices.
- 1 package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen) Fresh cooks faster; frozen is convenient.
- 3 tbsp butter (divided) Used for searing steak and sautéing garlic.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Infuses flavor into the sauce.
- 1 cup beef broth Adds savory depth.
- ½ cup heavy cream Creates a creamy sauce.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Adds umami flavor.
- to taste Salt & pepper For seasoning.
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Allow to come to room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 3-4 minutes until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp of butter and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tortellini and stir to coat in the butter for about a minute.
- Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and ½ cup of heavy cream, bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until tortellini are tender.
- Return the steak to the skillet, add ½ cup of grated Parmesan, mix well and simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture. If the sauce thickens too much after sitting, stir in a splash of warm broth or milk when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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