Skip to content
High Protein Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Cajun Mac n Cheese
Main

High Protein Garlic Butter Steak Bites & Cajun Mac n Cheese

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • Topside beef steak (cut into cubes)Meat800 g
  • SaltSpices1.5 g
  • Black pepperSpices4 g
  • Garlic powderSpices6 g
  • Parsley (dried)Produce2 g
  • Chilli powderSpices2 g
  • Olive oilPantry10 ml
  • Light butter (for cooking)Dairy40 g
  • Garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • Low fat milkDairy280 ml
  • Light cream cheeseDairy150 g
  • Light cheddar (grated)Dairy35 g
  • Mozzarella (shredded)Dairy35 g
  • Macaroni (uncooked, cooked before use)Grains200 g
  • Salt (for Cajun seasoning)Spices5 g
  • Black pepper (for Cajun seasoning)Spices2 g
  • Garlic powder (for Cajun seasoning)Spices3 g
  • Onion powder (for Cajun seasoning)Spices3 g
  • Paprika (for Cajun seasoning)Spices2 g
  • Cayenne pepper (for Cajun seasoning)Spices2 g
  • Thyme (for Cajun seasoning)Spices1 g
  • Oregano (for Cajun seasoning)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

542kcal

Carbs
42 g
Proteins
62 g
Fat
14 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the steak bites

    • Slice the steak into cubes and place in a bowl.
    • Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, chilli powder and olive oil.
    • Mix well until the colour changes, then marinate overnight for better flavour.
    Step 1
  2. Sear the steak bites

    • Cook the steak bites in light butter over medium-high heat for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
    Step 2
  3. Add garlic butter

    • Lower the heat slightly, add more light butter, minced garlic and fresh parsley.
    • Mix for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and set the beef aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the Cajun cheese sauce

    • Over low heat, add the low fat milk, light cream cheese, light cheddar, mozzarella and the Cajun seasoning mix.
    • Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and stringy.
    Step 4
  5. Combine and serve

    • Turn off the heat and add the cooked macaroni.
    • Mix everything well, then distribute into 4 equal servings and enjoy.
    Step 5