🔥 THE ULTIMATE STEAK HOUSE COMFORT BOWL
Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Ultra-Creamy Cajun Fusilli
Forget reservations. Forget waiting in line. We are bringing the high-end steakhouse vibes right into your kitchen with a dish that defines “food porn.” We’re talking about tender, melt-in-your-mouth steak bites seared to perfection, paired with fusilli pasta smothered in a velvet-smooth, spicy, cheesy sauce. This isn’t just dinner; it’s a lifestyle. 🤤✨
🛒 THE INGREDIENTS LIST
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bites:
800g (1.7 lbs) Beef Tenderloin or Sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter (the good stuff!)
4 cloves Garlic, minced into a paste
1 tbsp Olive Oil (high smoke point)
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt & Freshly Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley, finely chopped for that pop of color
For the Creamy Cajun Pasta:
500g (1 lb) Fusilli Pasta (the twists hold the sauce better!)
2 cups Heavy Cream (don’t hold back now)
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Pasta Water (liquid gold!)
2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (adjust for your spice level)
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tbsp Butter
👨🍳 THE STEP-BY-STEP MASTERCLASS
1. The Foundation: Perfect Pasta 🍝
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Drop your fusilli and cook until al dente.
PRO TIP: Save at least a cup of that starchy pasta water before draining. It’s the secret to a sauce that clings to every spiral!
2. The Sear: Golden Steak Bites 🥩
Pat your beef cubes completely dry with paper towels—moisture is the enemy of a good crust! Season them generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat your skillet (cast iron is best!) over high heat with the olive oil. Once it’s smoking hot, drop the steak in a single layer. Do not crowd the pan! Let them sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to get 그 crust, then toss for another 1-2 minutes. In the final 30 seconds, drop in the butter and minced garlic. Baste that liquid gold over the meat until fragrant. Remove steak from the pan and set aside to rest.
3. The Magic: That Creamy Sauce 🧀
In the same pan (keep those brown steak bits in there—that’s flavor!), lower the heat to medium. Add a touch of butter and whisk in the heavy cream. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
Whisk in the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Slowly fold in the Parmesan cheese until it’s a smooth, bubbling river of cheese. If it’s too thick, splash in that reserved pasta water until the consistency is “chef’s kiss” perfect.
4. The Marriage: Bringing it Together 💍
Toss the cooked fusilli into the cream sauce. Stir gently until every single noodle is coated in that spicy, cheesy goodness.
5. The Grand Finale: Plating for the ‘Gram 📸
Bowl up a massive portion of the creamy pasta. Top it with a mountain of those garlic butter steak bites. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for that professional finish.
Take a photo, tag your friends, and watch the likes roll in while you enjoy the best meal of your life! 🚀🔥
