Ingredients
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- 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
- Âľ cup (178.5 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ÂĽ 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. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the orzo, toasting it while stirring for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the orzo is tender. Remove from heat and keep covered.
- In another skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-high. Once melted, add the mushrooms, cooking undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.
- Season the mushrooms with a pinch of kosher salt, then add the diced onion and stir. Cook until the mushrooms are golden and the moisture has evaporated, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Turn the heat to medium-low, then add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, the remaining kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir gently and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Combine the mushroom sauce with the cooked orzo, mixing until creamy. Cover loosely to keep warm while preparing the steak.
- Wipe out the skillet used for mushrooms and pat the steak cubes dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Cook the steak in a single layer for about 2 minutes without moving them to form a crust, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to reach desired doneness.
- Lower the heat, add butter, and spoon the melted butter over the steak for 30 seconds.
- Serve the creamy mushroom orzo topped with steak bites, garnished with chopped parsley.
Last Step:
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For best flavor, try using freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Ensure the steak is dry before cooking for a better sear and crust.
Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 73g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg