STEAK MAC & CHEESE

Name: STEAK MAC & CHEESE
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (cut into 1-inch cubes) Sirloin steak; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 12 oz (dry) Elbow macaroni; for pasta water Salt; 1 tsp (optional) Olive oil; 3 tbsp Butter; 3 tbsp All-purpose flour; 2 cups Whole milk; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 2 cups (shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup (shredded) Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley; as desired Extra Parmesan; (optional) Red pepper flakes

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~760 CALORIES | ~52G PROTEIN

NoHaxTKG @NoHaxTKG1

~760 CALORIES | ~52G PROTEIN

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Ingredients

for the steak
1 lb(cut into 1-inch cubes) Sirloin steak
1 tbspOlive oil
1 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack pepper
1/2 tspGarlic powder
1/2 tspPaprika
for the pasta
12 oz(dry) Elbow macaroni
for pasta water Salt
1 tsp(optional) Olive oil
for the cheese sauce
3 tbspButter
3 tbspAll-purpose flour
2 cupsWhole milk
1/2 cupHeavy cream
2 cups(shredded) Sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup(shredded) Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup(grated) Parmesan cheese
1 tspDijon mustard
1 tspGarlic powder
1 tspOnion powder
1/2 tspBlack pepper
for garnish
2 tbsp(chopped) Fresh parsley
as desired Extra Parmesan
(optional) Red pepper flakes

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Steps

1

COOK THE PASTA: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
2

COOK THE STEAK: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sear steak in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to your preference. Remove steak from skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
3

MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth. Add mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
4

ADD THE CHEESE: Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until cheese is fully melted and sauce is smooth and creamy.
5

COMBINE: Add the cooked macaroni and steak to the cheese sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach your desired creaminess.
6

GARNISH & SERVE: Top with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and red pepper flakes (if using). Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

CHEF'S TIP Let the steak rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy and tender! CHEF'S TIP For extra flavor, sear the steak in a hot skillet without overcrowding. It creates the best crust!