One-pot Smoky Honey Bbq Steak Pasta

Oh, that sounds amazing — smoky, sweet, and savory all in one! 😋
Here’s a one-pot smoky honey BBQ steak pasta recipe you can make in about 25 minutes total, with minimal cleanup.

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🍯🔥 One-Pot Smoky Honey BBQ Steak Pasta

🕒 Total Time

25 minutes

🍽 Serves

3–4

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Ingredients

For the pasta:

• 8 oz (225 g) penne, rotini, or any short pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 1 lb (450 g) steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), thinly sliced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky variety works best)

• 2 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for a kick)

• 2 cups beef broth (or water + 1 bouillon cube)

• 1/2 cup milk or cream (for extra richness)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional toppings:

• Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

• Chopped parsley or green onions

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Instructions

1. Sear the steak

   • Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Season steak with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika.

   • Sear until browned (1–2 min per side). Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté aromatics

   • In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed.

   • Add onion and garlic, sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Build the sauce

   • Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and chili powder.

   • Mix to coat the onions and garlic.

4. Add pasta + liquid

   • Pour in beef broth and milk.

   • Stir in the uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

5. Cook pasta

   • Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens.

6. Add steak back in

   • Stir the cooked steak into the pasta. Let it warm for 1–2 minutes.

   • Taste and adjust seasoning (add more BBQ or honey to taste).

7. Finish and serve

   • Top with cheese if desired; cover until melted.

   • Garnish with parsley or green onions.

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🔥 Tips

• For extra smokiness, add a splash of liquid smoke or use smoked BBQ sauce.

• Works great with leftover steak or grilled beef!

• Want it creamier? Add a spoon of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the end.

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Would you like me to adapt this into a 15-minute version (using pre-cooked steak or instant pasta)?