Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan
Creamy risotto slowly cooked with garlic butter and enriched with Parmesan cheese, served alongside thinly sliced perfectly seared steak for a comforting Italian meal. This Italian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs arborio rice, beef broth, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pound ribeye steak
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 4 cups beef broth in a saucepan and keep it warm over low heat.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup arborio rice to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes until the grains are well coated and slightly translucent.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring constantly, until the wine is mostly absorbed.
- Step 5: Begin adding warm beef broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously and waiting until the liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue this process for about 18 minutes until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tbsp butter for extra creaminess.
- Step 7: Meanwhile, season 1 pound ribeye steak with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan over high heat and sear steak for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- Step 8: Plate the risotto and top with sliced steak. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep arborio rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Italian-Style Steakhouse Risotto with Garlic Butter and Parmesan?
Italian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
