Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Steak & Pepper Jack Queso Mac. This hearty dish combines creamy pepper jack cheese, tender steak, and perfectly cooked elbow macaroni for a cozy meal that’s both satisfying and flavorful. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it brings a spicy twist to traditional mac and cheese, making it a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a deliciously rich and cheesy pasta dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound diced beef steak (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add diced steak and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then set aside.
- Sauté diced bell peppers and onions in the same skillet until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Lower the heat and add milk; gradually stir in cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix in cooked steak and macaroni until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg