Name: Garlic Butter Steak Bites
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 Cucumber (sliced); 24 oz Water; Ice cubes; 4 oz Elbow macaroni; 6 oz Half and half; 2 oz Colby jack cheese (shredded); 2 oz White cheddar (shredded); ½ tsp Black pepper; ½ tsp Smoked paprika; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Garlic powder; 8 oz New York strip steak (cut into 1 inch cubes); ½ tsp Onion powder; ½ tsp Dried oregano; ½ tsp Salt; 3 cloves Garlic (grated or minced); 2 TBSP Butter; Fresh parsley (to garnish); 1 bunch Broccolini; Salt (to taste)

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 777kcal

Ingredients

Cucumber Water

1/2 Cucumber sliced
24 oz Water
Ice cubes

For Mac n Cheese

4 oz Elbow macaroni
6 oz Half and half
2 oz Colby jack cheese shredded
2 oz White cheddar shredded
½ tsp Black pepper
½ tsp Smoked paprika
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Garlic powder

Garlic Steak Bites

8 oz New York strip steak cut into 1 inch cubes
½ tsp Onion powder
½ tsp Dried oregano
½ tsp Salt
3 cloves Garlic grated or minced
2 TBSP Butter
Fresh parsley to garnish

Broccolini

1 bunch Broccolini
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven broiler.
For the cucumber water, place the cucumber slices in a pitcher with water. Let infuse in the refrigerator. Serve over ice if desired.
For the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and cook according to the instructions on the package. Then drain.
Heat the half and half and cheese in a pot over medium low heat. Season with pepper, paprika, salt, and garlic. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is a smooth creamy consistency. Then place into a baking dish.
Place under the broiler until the top is nicely browned and crisp.
Mix the steak with the oil, onion powder, oregano, and salt.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the steak bites and garlic to your preferred temperature (see below). Then remove from the heat and toss with parsley.
Make the Broccolini: Trim the ends of the broccolini stems. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini to the boiling water and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or until bright green and tender.
Drain the broccolini and transfer to a plate. Season with a sprinkle of salt.
Serve the steak over mac n cheese with broccolini and cucumber water.

Notes

Notes
Steak Internal Temperatures:
Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
Well Done: 160 degrees F

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