Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced (flank or NY strip also works)
1 lb penne pasta (uncooked)
4 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add thinly sliced steak and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, buffalo sauce, honey, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Add uncooked pasta, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender and sauce thickened, remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Sirloin is best, but flank or New York strip also work well.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for dairy-free.
Adjust spice level by using less buffalo sauce or adding red pepper flakes.
Add vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or roasted peppers for variety.
Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently with extra broth or cream.
This dish does not freeze well due to the cream-based sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg