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One-Skillet Creamy BBQ Ranch Steak Pasta
A quick and flavorful one-skillet meal combining tender steak, pasta, and a creamy BBQ ranch sauce for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb steak (cut into thin strips)
Pasta
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
Broth & Cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Sauces & Cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings
- Olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown seasoned steak strips for 3-4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, simmer beef broth and cook pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing until combined.
- Return steak to skillet and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted (2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped parsley or your favorite herbs before serving.