Mac and Cheese with Seared Steak

25m
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the steak into cubes.
  2. 2In a bowl, add the steak, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika and Tony Chachere's seasoning, and mix well.
  3. 3Cook the macaroni in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  4. 4Drain the macaroni in a colander.
  5. 5In a saucepan, make a roux by cooking butter and flour together.
  6. 6Whisk in the milk and cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix to coat.
  8. 8Pour the macaroni and cheese into oven-safe dishes.
  9. 9Sprinkle with Tony Chachere's seasoning.
  10. 10Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown and bubbly.
  11. 11Sear the steak cubes in a hot cast iron skillet until browned on all sides.
  12. 12Top the baked macaroni and cheese with the seared steak cubes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Tony Chachere's Lite Creole Seasoning
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

knifebowlspoonpotwhiskcolanderovencast iron skillettongs