Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Beer Mac and Cheese topped with succulent Steak Bites. Creamy, cheesy, and infused with your favorite beer, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup lager or pale ale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 12 oz sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned steak bites for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden brown (about 1 minute). Gradually add milk and beer while whisking until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce; mix in the steak bites.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake uncovered for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg