Ingredients
Gathering ingredients is like setting the stage for a culinary performance. Here’s what you’ll need to create these delightful bowls:
- 4 small round sourdough bread loaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Substitutions are a home cook’s best friend. If you don’t have sirloin, try using chicken or even portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian twist. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half.
Instructions
Let’s dive into the process, where each step brings you closer to a delicious meal:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Carefully hollow out the bread loaves, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell. Set the removed bread aside for another use.
- Brush the insides of the bread bowls with olive oil and a sprinkle of minced garlic. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until lightly crispy.
- While the bread bowls are toasting, season the steak slices with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the steak slices. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked to your liking. Remove the steak and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add the remaining garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, whisking until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, allowing them to incorporate and wilt slightly.
- Add the cooked steak back into the skillet, mixing everything together until well combined.
- Fill the prepared garlic bread bowls with the steak Alfredo mixture, ensuring each bowl is generously stuffed.
- Serve immediately and relish the blend of flavors and textures as you share this meal with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International