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One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo

One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo for Cozy Comfort Meals

One Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Orzo is a simple and satisfying dish that combines tender steak and velvety orzo.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil if needed.
  • 1 pound Steak (sirloin) Can be swapped with chicken or tofu.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for better aroma.
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic preferred.
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta Can substitute with ditalini or macaroni.
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Chicken or vegetable broth can be lighter options.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Can swap with Greek yogurt.
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Using unsalted butter gives more control over seasoning.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy-free option.
For the Finish
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat the Olive Oil: Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the Steak: Season the sirloin steak generously with salt and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Toast the Orzo: Add orzo pasta to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast.
  5. Add the Broth: Pour in beef broth, bring it to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in Cream and Cheese: Mix in cream, butter, and Parmesan until creamy.
  7. Combine Steak and Heat Through: Return the seared steak, stir well, and heat everything through for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Final Seasoning and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure not to burn the garlic, and adjust seasoning before serving. This dish stores well in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

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