Garlic Steak Bites & Cajun Mac N Cheese
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Slice your steaks into cubes.
- 2Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, chili powder, and olive oil.
- 3Mix so the color changes.
- 4Cook the steak bites in light butter for three minutes on each side till golden and crispy.
- 5Add more light butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley.
- 6Give it all a good mix, then set the beef aside.
- 7Add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, light cheddar, and mozzarella.
- 8Add the Cajun seasoning mix.
- 9Stir till the cheese melts.
- 10Add your cooked macaroni.
- 11Give it all a good mix.
- 12Distribute into four equal servings.
Ingredients
- 800 g Raw Topside/Top Round Beef Steak cut into cubes
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 2 tsp Olive Oil
- 40 g Light Butter
- 280 ml Low Fat Milk
- 150 g Light Cream Cheese
- 35 g Light Cheddar
- 35 g Shredded Mozzarella
- 200 g Uncooked Macaroni
- 450 g Cooked Macaroni
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder or Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Oregano
Tips
- Marinate the steak overnight for better flavor
- When cooking the steak, make sure the heat is medium high heat. Cook for 3-4 mins each side to get a nice sear
- Lower the heat slightly when adding extra butter, minced garlic and parsley. Mix for 1-2 mins then remove from the heat
- Make sure the heat is on low when making the cheese sauce. Stir till creamy and the cheese is stringy then turn off the heat and add the macaroni