Dinner for 8

Steak Cheddar Macaroni

Name: Steak Cheddar Macaroni
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni; 6 tbsp butter; 16 oz sirloin steak; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 4 tbsp flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup water or broth

Whole wheat macaroni and sliced sirloin fold into a creamy cheddar sauce flavored with garlic and parsley.

$1.87per serving $

40 minstart to table

8servings

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Ingredients

14 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni
6 tbsp butter
16 oz sirloin steak
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp fresh parsley
4 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup water or broth

Steps

Boil the macaroni in a large pot of salted water until tender, then drain it.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F.
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly and set it aside.
Melt the remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the milk and water.
Simmer the sauce for 4 to 5 minutes until thick, then stir in the cheddar, salt, parsley, macaroni, and sliced steak.

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