Description
Tender beef tenderloin steaks served over creamy mushroom orzo, a comforting yet elegant dish that combines juicy seared beef with rich, savory pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef tenderloin steaks (2 steaks, about 6 ounces each)
- Orzo pasta (1 cup, dry)
- Mushrooms (8 ounces, sliced)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 small, finely chopped)
- Vegetable broth (2.5 cups)
- Heavy cream (0.25 cup)
- Salt (1 teaspoon, or to taste)
- Black pepper (0.5 teaspoon, freshly ground)
- Fresh thyme (1 teaspoon, finely chopped)
- Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the beef tenderloin steaks dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Remove and let rest.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms are tender and lightly golden.
- Stir in the dry orzo and cook for about 1 minute, allowing it to lightly toast.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook while stirring occasionally until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the heavy cream and fresh thyme, then adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Slice the rested steaks and serve over the mushroom orzo, finishing with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating the orzo to restore creaminess.
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
Keywords: beef tenderloin, mushroom orzo, steak dinner, creamy orzo, easy steak recipe