One-Pan Steak Bites Tortellini – Rich & Comforting
This one-pan cowboy butter tortellini steak bites recipe combines juicy seared steak, tender cheese tortellini, and a garlicky cowboy butter sauce with herbs, lemon, and a touch of heat—ready in under 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (10–12 oz) cheese tortellini
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Cook tortellini per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in skillet. Sear steak 2–3 mins per side. Remove.
- In same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook 30 secs.
- Stir in mustard, paprika, red pepper, lemon zest and juice. Simmer 1–2 mins.
- Add tortellini and steak back in. Toss to coat and heat through.
- Garnish with herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chicken or shrimp as a swap for steak. Add spinach or cherry tomatoes for a veggie boost. Adjust spice to taste.