Description
This delightful dish combines tender steak bites with creamy mushroom orzo for a quick, flavorful dinner. Perfect for a homemade meal that brings comfort and satisfaction with every bite.
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 it while stirring until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until mostly absorbed. Keep covered once removed from heat.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining butter, then add the mushrooms. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes to brown them.
- Season mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt, then add diced onion and stir. Cook until mushrooms are golden and moisture evaporates, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Lower heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream, parmesan, remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice and combine with the cooked orzo, keeping it warm.
- Wipe the mushroom skillet and heat vegetable oil over medium-high until shimmering. Pat steak dry, season with salt and pepper, and place in the skillet in a single layer.
- Cook steak without moving for about 2 minutes to form a crust, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes to desired doneness.
- Lower heat, add butter, and spoon melted butter over the steak for 30 seconds.
- Serve steak bites over the creamy mushroom orzo and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure to dry the steak well before seasoning for a better sear.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and creaminess.
Optional red pepper flakes can enhance the flavor, adjust according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg