Steak Bites with Mushroom Orzo
Tender garlic butter steak bites served over creamy Parmesan mushroom orzo create an easy, restaurant-quality dinner that's rich, comforting, andpacked with flavor.
Ingredients
Steak
- 1 pound top sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Creamy Mushroom Orzo
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1½ cups uncooked orzo
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces Baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 1½ teaspoons garlic minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the orzo and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly golden.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and keep covered.
- In another skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add mushrooms in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt. Add onions and continue cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until golden.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in: Heavy cream, parmesan cheese, remaining salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until creamy. Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour the mushroom cream sauce into the cooked orzo. Mix until creamy. Cover and keep warm.
- Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.mHeat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak in a single layer. Cook 2 minutes without moving. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and spoon the melted butter over the steak for 30 seconds.
- Spoon creamy mushroom orzo into a serving bowl. Top generously with steak bites. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.nServe immediately.
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Recipe Tips
Pat the steak completely dry before seasoning and cooking. Removing excess moisture helps create a beautiful crust on every steak bite instead of steaming the meat.
