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Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cajun Mac and Cheese
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy American

Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Cajun Mac and Cheese

Juicy steak bites seared in light butter with minced garlic and parsley, paired with a creamy Cajun mac and cheese made from low-fat milk, light cream cheese, cheddar, and mozzarella. Four meal-prep servings come in at only 550 calories each. A bold, indulgent-tasting dish that fits comfortably into a high-protein weight loss plan.

10m Prep
20m Cook
30m Total
4 Servings
high-protein meal-prep steak mac-and-cheese cajun creamy low-calorie american

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 500 g steak (cubed)
  • 2 tbsp light butter
  • 300 g macaroni pasta (cooked)
garlic butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
mac and cheese
  • 300 ml low fat milk
  • 60 g light cream cheese
  • 60 g light cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 40 g mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
steak seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice steaks into cubes and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, parsley, chili powder, and olive oil. Mix until the color changes.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Cook the steak bites in light butter for 3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
    ~6 min
  3. 3
    Add more light butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Give it all a good mix, then set the beef aside.
    ~2 min
  4. 4
    In the same pan, add low fat milk, light cream cheese, light cheddar, mozzarella, and Cajun seasoning. Stir until the cheese melts and becomes creamy.
    ~4 min
  5. 5
    Add the cooked macaroni and give it all a good mix. Distribute into four equal servings, top with the steak bites, and enjoy.
    ~3 min

Nutrition (per serving)

550
Calories
50g
Protein
45g
Carbs
14g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Cajun mac and cheese combines the Southern US comfort of macaroni and cheese with the bold spice blend of Louisiana Cajun cooking. Paired with garlic butter steak bites, this dish bridges American steakhouse and Southern soul food traditions.
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