Description
This steak bites with creamy mushroom orzo offers a delicious combination of tender steak and rich, cheesy orzo, making for an excellent quick dinner. Enjoy the creamy texture and savory flavors that come together effortlessly.
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. Toast the orzo by stirring frequently for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chicken broth to the orzo, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until orzo is tender .
- In another skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to brown.
- Season mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt. Stir in diced onions and continue cooking until mushrooms are golden and moisture has evaporated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in lemon juice and combine with cooked orzo, stirring gently until creamy. Cover loosely to keep warm.
- Wipe the mushroom skillet and dry the steak pieces with paper towels. Season steak with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add steak in a single layer. Cook without moving for about 2 minutes to form a crust, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until desired doneness is reached.
- Lower heat to medium-low, add butter, and spoon melted butter over steak for 30 seconds.
- Serve steak bites atop the creamy mushroom orzo and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Make sure to dry the steak thoroughly before cooking for a good sear.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
For added flavor, marinate the steak prior to cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 626
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg