Description
A flavorful and easy one-pot meal that combines tender sirloin steak strips with smoky honey BBQ sauce, penne pasta, and sautéed bell peppers, all topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for a hearty and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
Pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese & Garnish
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Brown the Steak: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add steak strips and cook until browned on the outside, about 4–5 minutes. Remove steak and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red and yellow bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Stir in beef broth, BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add the penne pasta to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and the liquid has thickened into a sauce.
- Combine Steak and Pasta: Return the cooked steak to the pot and stir to combine evenly.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the pot and let sit for 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving for a fresh flavor and appealing presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute sirloin steak with flank steak or ribeye for different textures and flavors.
- For extra smokiness, add a few drops of liquid smoke to the sauce.
- Adjust BBQ sauce and honey amounts to customize the sweetness or tanginess of the dish.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a richer taste.
- Make sure to stir occasionally while cooking pasta to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
