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One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo

One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo for Cozy Nights

This One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo is a game-changer for busy evenings, blending rich flavors of steak and creamy orzo in one hassle-free dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Steak (Sirloin) Can substitute with chicken or tofu
  • 4 cloves Garlic (Minced) Fresh is best
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Can substitute with another small pasta
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth works as a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a great vegan substitute
Seasoning & Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Season sirloin steak pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in the hot pot for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip and brown another 2-3 minutes, then remove from pot.
  3. In the remaining oil, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add orzo pasta and toast it for about 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Return cooked steak to pot and stir gently, heating through for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

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