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Low Cal Garlic Steak & Mac & Cheese

Low-Calorie Garlic Steak Bites with Mac & Cheese

5 from 1 vote
594 Calories | 61g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Steak:

  • 1.5 lb lean sirloin or top round steak trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Olive oil spray for cooking

For the Mac & Cheese Base:

  • 8 oz dry elbow or penne pasta
  • 4 oz low-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ¾ cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Chives for garnish

Instructions
 

Cook the Pasta:

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    8 oz dry elbow or penne pasta

Prep the Steak Bites:

  • In a bowl, toss steak cubes with soy sauce, Worcestershire, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
    1.5 lb lean sirloin or top round steak, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced garlic, ½ tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt

Cook the Steak:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with olive oil spray. Sear steak bites for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove from pan and set aside.
    Olive oil spray

Make the Low-Cal Mac Sauce:

  • In the same pot you used for pasta (or a clean saucepan), whisk together skim milk and low-fat cream cheese over medium heat until smooth.
    4 oz low-fat cream cheese, ½ cup skim milk
  • Stir in nonfat cheddar, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and onion powder until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
    ¾ cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, ½ tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp salt

Combine & Serve:

  • Add drained pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Portion mac & cheese into meal prep containers, then top each with steak bites. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
    Chives for garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 61gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1536mgPotassium: 1089mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 484mgIron: 4mg