Description
A melty, cheesy dream combining tender steak, cheese tortellini, and a luscious homemade cheese sauce in a bubbly casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak or ribeye, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups provolone cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add cheese tortellini, cook until al dente (3–5 minutes), drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper, sear in batches until browned (1–2 minutes per side), and transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add onion and bell peppers, sauté until softened (6–8 minutes), then add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat, whisk in 2 tbsp flour to create a roux, gradually add 1 ½ cups milk while whisking until thickened (4–5 minutes), then stir in heavy cream and 1 cup mozzarella + ¾ cup provolone until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine tortellini, steak, sautéed vegetables, and cheese sauce. If too thick, add a splash of milk.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining cheeses (1 cup mozzarella + ¾ cup provolone), and bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispy top.
- Let casserole rest for 5–10 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispy top, use broiler for a minute; watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: casserole, cheesy, steak, tortellini, comfort food