Description
One-Pot Smoky Honey BBQ Steak Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring seared steak strips simmered with pasta in a smoky honey BBQ sauce. Rich, savory, and sweet, this meal is cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank steak), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or shells work well)
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or hickory-style)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Sear the steak slices until browned, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the uncooked pasta, beef broth, honey, and BBQ sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir the cooked steak back into the pot and add a splash of cream if you prefer a richer dish.
- Mix in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or corn for a Southwest-style touch.
- Use a spicy BBQ sauce or add cayenne pepper to kick up the heat.
- For a smoky bacon twist, cook chopped bacon first and use the drippings to sear the steak.
- Swap the steak for grilled chicken or sausage for a different protein.
- This recipe is ideal for a quick weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
