Description
A quick and creamy twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich served as a weeknight pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) thinly sliced beef (top round, flank, or skirt steak)
- 500 g (1 lb) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced (about 150 g / 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6 g)
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 240 ml (1 cup) low-sodium beef broth
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
- 120 g (4 oz) provolone cheese, shredded or sliced
- 60 g (2 oz) American-style cheese or processed cheese slices
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 5 g (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
- 5 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) black pepper, freshly ground
- Optional: 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (80–100 g / 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Prep the steak and tortellini: Pat beef dry and slice thinly across the grain. Season with salt and pepper. Bring tortellini to room temperature.
- Caramelize onions and peppers: Heat butter and olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; sauté until soft and golden, about 7–9 minutes.
- Sear the steak: Increase heat to medium-high. Add a thin slick of oil and spread the beef evenly. Sear for 1–2 minutes until browned but slightly pink.
- Build the sauce: Lower heat to medium. Return onions and peppers to the pan. Add garlic, beef broth, and heavy cream; simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add pasta and cheese: Stir in tortellini and cook for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in provolone and American cheese until melted.
- Finish and rest: Taste and adjust salt. Let the dish rest for 2 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
Thin slices of beef are key to keeping them tender. Do not overcook the tortellini to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg