⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 1 servings

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) sirloin steak Steak
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup cooked Macaroni
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Celery seed
• 1/2 cup chopped Celery
• 1/4 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup chopped Hard-boiled eggs

📖 Instructions

1. First, prep your steak! Pat it dry with paper towels—this helps it sear nicely. Season generously with salt and pepper; I like to add a touch of garlic powder too.
2. Heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's shimmering, add your steak.
3. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side to get a beautiful crust. Then reduce the heat to medium, and continue cooking to your desired doneness. Remember, a meat thermometer is your best friend here!
4. Once cooked, take the steak out and let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes before slicing. This ensures the juices redistribute, making for a more tender steak.
5. Now, for the macaroni salad! Cook your macaroni according to package directions; al dente is perfect. Drain it well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
6. While the pasta cools, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. I like to add a tiny dash of sugar; it balances the flavors beautifully.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the mayonnaise mixture and gently combine. Fold in chopped celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; a squeeze of lemon juice can add a nice zing sometimes.
8. Once the steak has rested, slice it against the grain into strips. Arrange the steak and macaroni salad on a serving plate.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy! A simple side salad or some crusty bread would make this a complete meal. Trust me, its awesome!

📝 Notes

• Feel free to add other spices like garlic powder or onion powder to your steak for extra flavor. You can also add other ingredients to your macaroni salad such as chopped pickles, olives, or pimentos
• For a richer macaroni salad, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
• Make sure your steak is at room temperature before cooking for better results