One-Pot Smoky Honey BBQ Steak Pasta
This bold and cozy One-Pot Smoky Honey BBQ Steak Pasta is made with juicy seared steak, smoky-sweet BBQ sauce, tender pasta, and melty cheddar — all in one pan for a quick, flavor-packed dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak or ribeye/flank, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz penne or rotini pasta uncooked
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce smoky flavor recommended
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder optional, adjust to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika. Let rest at room temperature while prepping ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté onion and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth, BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Add dry pasta to the skillet. Stir and cover. Cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and liquid mostly absorbed.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain. When pasta is nearly done, stir in half the cheddar until melted, then gently fold in sliced steak.
- Top with remaining cheddar, cover until melted. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Add more broth if sauce thickens too much during pasta cooking. Liquid smoke enhances flavor but use sparingly. Steak can be swapped for chicken or mushrooms for variations.