Creamy Velveeta Steak Tortellini With Garlic Sauce
Creamy Velveeta Steak Tortellini With Garlic Sauce is a comforting dish that combines tender steak or chicken with rich, cheesy tortellini, all enveloped in a luscious garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also offers a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole family. With its creamy texture and bold flavors, each bite promises to delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (refrigerated or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Velveeta, cubed
- Salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season steak with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and milk; warm through.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, Velveeta cubes, and Parmesan; stir until melted and smooth. Mix in garlic powder.
- Toss cooked tortellini in the cheese sauce until fully coated. Return steak to skillet; combine everything well.
- Serve hot with chopped parsley as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 980
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 59g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg