One-Pot Smoky Honey BBQ Steak Pasta with Cheddar (Print version)

Tender steak strips, short pasta, honey BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and cheddar cook together in one skillet for a bold weeknight dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the steak

01 - 1 lb (450 g) sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the pasta and sauce

06 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 10 oz (285 g) short pasta, such as elbows, rotini, or penne
09 - 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) low-sodium beef broth, plus more as needed
10 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) honey BBQ sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon honey, optional if your BBQ sauce is not very sweet
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder, optional
15 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or sliced green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Toss with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika while you prep the onion and garlic.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the steak in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side, then transfer it to a plate with any juices.
03 - Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
04 - Add pasta, beef broth, honey BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and chipotle powder. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 11-14 minutes, stirring a few times, until the pasta is al dente.
05 - Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded cheddar by handfuls until melted and glossy. Add a splash of broth if the sauce is too thick.
06 - Fold the steak and any resting juices back into the pasta. Warm for 1-2 minutes, then finish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served right after cooking while the cheddar sauce is loose and glossy.
02 - Add broth in small splashes if the pasta needs more time before it turns tender.
03 - Slice steak against the grain for the most tender bite.

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