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Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Chipotle White Cheddar Shells

Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Chipotle White Cheddar Shells

Bring the steakhouse to your kitchen with these Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Creamy Chipotle White Cheddar Shells. Tender seared steak bites coated in luscious garlic butter meet smoky chipotle white cheddar shells for a hearty, flavor-packed dinner. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, cozy weekend meals, or entertaining guests who love indulgent comfort food. It’s an easy recipe that combines bold flavors with creamy pasta for a truly satisfying experience. Perfect for anyone searching for quick dinner ideas, family meals, or comfort food inspiration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz pasta shells
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pat steak dry and cut into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high and sear steak for 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Toss steak in garlic butter to coat.
  • Boil pasta shells in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, warm heavy cream and chipotle peppers. Stir in shredded white cheddar until melted and smooth.
  • Toss pasta shells with chipotle white cheddar sauce. Serve topped with garlic butter steak bites and parsley.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add an additional ½ cup of cheese to the sauce. Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and caramelization on your steak bites.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 42gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chipotle pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, garlic butter, steak bites
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