Creamy Bloomin’ Onion and Steak Bite Pasta
If you love the flavors of a restaurant-style Bloomin’ Onion, you’re going to fall in love with this Creamy Bloomin’ Onion and Steak Bite Pasta. Tender, juicy steak bites, caramelized onions, crispy fried onions, and perfectly cooked pasta are tossed in a rich, cheesy cream sauce for the ultimate one-pan comfort food dinner. This easy recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights while still feeling special enough for guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces cavatappi pasta
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the steak bites with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak bites until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and cook the sliced onions until soft and lightly caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and cream cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Add the uncooked pasta, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and stir gently to coat.
- Top with crispy fried onions and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip all work well.
- Freshly shredded Parmesan melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add a splash of beef broth if the sauce thickens too much.
- For extra Bloomin’ Onion flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.
- Garnish just before serving so the fried onions stay crispy.