Description
Steak Bites with Creamy Mushroom Orzo offers an irresistible flavor and simple prep. This dish combines tender beef with creamy orzo for a quick, satisfying meal.
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 and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add orzo and toast for about 3 to 4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until orzo is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered.
- In a second skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining butter and add mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to brown them.
- Season mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt, add diced onion, and stir. Cook until mushrooms are golden and moisture evaporates for about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Add the mushroom sauce to the cooked orzo and mix gently until creamy. Keep warm while preparing the steak.
- Wipe out the mushroom skillet and pat steak pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer without crowding. Cook without moving for about 2 minutes to form a crust, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to desired doneness.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter. Spoon melted butter over steak for 30 seconds.
- Serve creamy mushroom orzo topped with steak bites and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the mushrooms brown without stirring initially.
Ensure the steak is patted dry for better browning.
Feel free to substitute other pasta types if orzo is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg