Garlic Steak Bites & Cajun Mac N Cheese

Directions

  1. 1Slice steaks into cubes.
  2. 2Season the beef cubes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, chilli powder, and olive oil.
  3. 3Mix till the colour changes.
  4. 4Cook the steak bites in light butter for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  5. 5Add light butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley to the steak bites.
  6. 6Mix well, then set the beef aside.
  7. 7On low heat, add low-fat milk, light cream cheese, light cheddar, and mozzarella to the frying pan.
  8. 8Add cajun seasoning mix.
  9. 9Stir till creamy and cheesy.
  10. 10Add your cooked macaroni.
  11. 11Give it all a good mix, then distribute 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 for Cooking
  • 280 ml Low Fat Milk
  • 150 g Light Cream Cheese (Brand: Philadelphia)
  • 35 g Light Cheddar (Brand: Valley Spire)
  • 35 g Shredded Mozzarella (Brand: Emporium)
  • 200 g Uncooked Macaroni
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder or Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • Light Butter
  • Minced Garlic
  • Fresh Parsley

Equipment

Frying pan

Tips

  • Marinate the steak overnight for better flavor.
  • When cooking the steak, make sure the heat is medium high. 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