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Sirloin Strips with Sweet & Spicy Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Jan 28, 2020 · 17 Comments

I recently posted a teriyaki steak platter and I had a fair bit of steak left over. Thus, I was left with what might be called a ‘very pleasant’ problem, of what to do with a few handfuls of leftover marinated steak.

Naturally, that’s where today’s recipe comes in – Sirloin Strips with Sweet & Spicy Tomato Sauce over Pasta.

Why You’ll Love Today’s Leftover Recipe

1) Don’t fret over the ‘type’ of leftover meat. For today’s recipe I’m using sirloin steak, which I marinated in Teriyaki sauce with garlic, ginger, fresh lime juice, and fresh orange juice. However, plain grilled steak will work just fine, as will pepper and salt crusted steak, or even steak pan fried in butter and rosemary – the only difference will be a slight alteration in flavor, naturally.

2) Great for Busy Weeknights. A classic ‘set it and forget recipe,’ this is perfect for busy weeknights where you’re in the mood for something more substantial and a bit ‘fancier,’ but are short on time.

3) A One Pan Meal (okay, one pan plus one pot). This recipe is a meal unto itself, but can pair excellently with a starter salad or warmed greens if you prefer.

4) It keeps nicely, and heats up beautifully. Like most sauces, today’s recipe keeps beautifully for up three or four days, and during that time the sauce will essentially ‘marinate itself,’ enriching it flavors and further tenderizing its meat – as happens with many heavier red sauces. That said, it also heats up nicely, meaning you can prepare this at the start of the week, and have it throughout.

Making Today’s Sauce Your Own

1) All the Meats. As stated to above, today’s sauce works great with virtually any kind of meat. Have leftover meatloaf or pot roast? Leftover ribs (dry or wet rubbed)? Those all can be tossed into today’s sauce. Sausages, meatballs (naturally), or even simple grilled steaks, are all candidates. After all, I’m combining a teriyaki marinated steak with what’s basically a fresh tomato sweet marinara.

2) It Doesn’t Need to be Leftover. Conversely, you can abandon the ‘leftover’ angle altogether and swap in something like my Sweet Greek Meatballs or some decent sausage in place of today’s steak. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could also braise short ribs, and then add them into the sauce to simmer over low heat for a truly carnivorous delight.

3) Veggies. In a meatless mood? Today’s sauce works just fine without meat. Consider subbing in something like grilled peppers or grilled zucchini, or simply plate the sauce as-is, possibly with the addition of golden raisins to play on the honey in the ingredients.

Craving More Sauce Recipes?

1) Short Rib Stew. A hardy combination of stewed veggies and braised short ribs set over thick rigatoni noodles. This is a classic cold weather stew, and one of my absolute favorite uses for short ribs.

2) Mushroom and Tomato Stew. One of my favorite stew recipes, this combines a medley of warming and rustic flavors, perfect for cold winter nights.

3) Cod Fish Stew. A hardy stew prepared using Pacific Cod fillets, this, to my mind, is the quintessential embodiment of a “North East Fish Stew.”

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Yields 4-6

Steak Sauce & Spaghetti

10 minPrep Time

20 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 pints of grape tomatoes
  • 1 large sweet onion – sliced thin
  • 5 – 6 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 2 cups left over sirloin steak – sliced into strips
  • 2 jalapenos – sliced with seeds
  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro – stems removed and roughly chopped (reserve ¼ of the cilantro for garnish)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 ½ tsps. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ tsps. dried oregano
  • 3 – 4 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 lb. of your favorite pasta – (I used linguini)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbs. of honey

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced onion and garlic to heated frying pan and let the onions get a beautiful golden color to them.
  3. When the onions achieve a golden color and the garlic is fragrant, add the tomatoes and jalapenos to the pan.
  4. When the tomatoes begin to soften and char a bit, gently, press the tomatoes to crush them. Do this gently, since they will splatter you!
  5. Add the cilantro and seasonings and continue to cook on a medium-low heat for 5 – 10 minutes.
  6. Add the sliced meat and loosely cover the pan and cook on a low heat for 12 – 15 minutes while you prepare the pasta as directed.
  7. Combine the lime juice and the honey and stir.
  8. Add the lime and honey mixture to the pan just before you are ready to serve the sauce and stir.
  9. Add the pasta to the sauce and toss and garnish with the reserved cilantro, drizzle of olive oil and extra red pepper flakes.
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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    28/01/2020 at 3:27 am

    o boy..does this sound and look SO good!
    Reply
  2. DAVID J MYERS says

    28/01/2020 at 4:30 pm

    Catherine, Nice recipe! For whatever reason, I just never think about steak with pasta...but why not!? I love pasta and I love steak so it should have been a no brainer... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
    Reply
  3. Melissa Cushing says

    30/01/2020 at 9:39 pm

    Oh my goodness.... I am so hungry right now and would love to have this about now :) I am pinning this to make this maybe this weekend. Thank you for sharing and love the yummy photos!
    Reply
  4. Tisha says

    30/01/2020 at 10:29 pm

    Using leftovers for a new dish is always a great idea. This looks absolutely delicious!
    Reply
  5. Kelly Anthony says

    30/01/2020 at 10:36 pm

    What a fancy meal made in a short amount of time. My husband will think I spent hours in the kitchen.
    Reply
  6. Chad says

    30/01/2020 at 11:25 pm

    This looks sooooo delicious yummmm!!! I can't wait to make it, can't wait!!!
    Reply
  7. Krissy Allori says

    30/01/2020 at 11:38 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I love the garlic and hint of lime. Very yummy sauce.
    Reply
  8. Cyndy says

    31/01/2020 at 12:19 am

    Great idea for using up any extra proteins! The flavors were perfect together. Thanks for the inspiration.
    Reply
  9. Mahy says

    31/01/2020 at 12:29 am

    I can't believe how tasty these strips look. An absolute must to try - saving the recipe and keeping it handy (can't wait) :-)
    Reply
  10. Kumamonjeng says

    31/01/2020 at 9:29 am

    I love pasta and having them at least once a week. But I usually just use pork mince but glad to learn another way of making it.
    Reply
  11. Natalie says

    31/01/2020 at 2:46 pm

    This looks really good. I love how easy this recipe is. I must make this soon. My family will love it I'm sure.
    Reply
  12. Dan "Jay" Reyes says

    31/01/2020 at 4:34 pm

    I like beef / steak sirloin over pasta and adding sweet spicy tomato sauce would do it for me :) Thank you for sharing your recipe. BTW, these foodie pics makes me hungry.
    Reply
  13. Heather says

    31/01/2020 at 5:11 pm

    I just pulled out some sirloin for dinner tonight. This is the perfect option!
    Reply
  14. Yaya says

    31/01/2020 at 10:05 pm

    This is a great alternative to the usual Bolognese sauce. Definitely a very tasty looking upgrade!
    Reply
  15. Natural Beauty And Makeup says

    31/01/2020 at 11:45 pm

    This is such an amazing recipe with leftover meat!This looks delicious and super yummy 😍👌
    Reply
  16. Agnes Vazhure says

    01/02/2020 at 1:38 pm

    This recipe is a must try. It looks so yummy and tempting. It makes me really hungry.
    Reply
  17. Ashley R says

    01/02/2020 at 6:34 pm

    Oh my this looks great. I LOVE any kind of steak with red sauce. So good.
    Reply

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