Seared Steak with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo & Chimichurri

Name: Seared Steak with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo & Chimichurri
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb steak (ribeye, strip, or sirloin), patted dry; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, canola, grapeseed); 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 small red onion or shallot, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups orzo; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), thinly sliced; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves and tender stems; 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves (optional); 2 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or 1 tbsp minced fresh chili); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 6 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This is the kind of dinner I make when I want something that feels a little elevated, but still cooks like a weeknight meal. The orzo turns creamy and savory with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, the steak gets a hard sear and a proper rest, and a bright chimichurri cuts through everything with herb

Updated at: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:11:45 GMT