Description
Savor the mouthwatering Steak Bites with Creamy Mushroom Orzo. This dish combines tender steak and creamy, cheesy orzo, perfect for a quick dinner that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ cups (204 g) orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups (720 g / 24 ounces) chicken broth
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- ¾ cup (178.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add the orzo, and toast for about 3 to 4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chicken broth to the orzo, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until liquid is mostly absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from heat and keep covered.
- In another large skillet, heat the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in an even layer and let cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt, add onions, and cook until mushrooms are golden and moisture evaporates, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Add the mushroom sauce to the cooked orzo and stir until creamy and well combined. Keep warm while preparing the steak.
- Wipe the skillet used for mushrooms to cook the steak.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes without moving to form a crust. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until browned to desired doneness.
- Lower heat to medium-low, add butter, and spoon melted butter over steak for 30 seconds.
- Top the creamy mushroom orzo with the steak bites and garnish with parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg