sweet heat steak casserole

Name: Sweet Heat Steak Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slice(s) deli black forest ham, sliced into strips; 1 cup(s) cubed processed American cheese; 3/4 cup(s) pickled jalapeno slices; 8 tablespoon(s) sweet heat seasoning, divided; 16 ounce(s) uncooked ziti pasta; 2 tablespoon(s) steak seasoning, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) avocado oil; 4 pound(s) sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 medium vidalia sweet onion, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) Irish butter; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 3/4 cup(s) steak sauce; 3/4 cup(s) half and half; 1/4 cup(s) pickled jalapeno liquids; 3/4 cup(s) Dijon mustard; 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup(s) shredded Mexican cheese blend

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raymond spencer

st bernard, LA

Updated on Apr 21, 2026

I created a new casserole recipe. It's inspired by Kinders' Sweet Heat seasoning. It will be on steak, it's filled with ziti pasta, black forest ham, and jalapeno slices on the bottom.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 slices deli black forest ham, sliced into strips
1 cup cubed processed American cheese
3/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
8 tablespoons sweet heat seasoning, divided
16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
2 tablespoons steak seasoning, divided
2 tablespoons avocado oil
4 pounds sirloin steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium vidalia sweet onion, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Irish butter
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup steak sauce
3/4 cup half and half
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno liquids
3/4 cup Dijon mustard
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

How To Make sweet heat steak casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add black forest ham strips, cubed American cheese, jalapeno slices, and 2 Tbsp sweet heat seasonings; mix well.
Step 3

Cook ziti pasta according to package directions; drain. Transfer into a large bowl, season with 2 tablespoons sweet heat and 1 tablespoon steak seasoning.
Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is achieved.
Step 5

Add sliced red bell pepper, chopped jalapeno peppers, chopped Vidalia onion, 2 tablespoons sweet heat seasoning, dark brown sugar, and remaining steak seasoning; stir well for 3 minutes until combined.
Step 6

Melt Irish butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine heavy cream, steak sauce, half and half, jalapeno liquids, Dijon mustard, cream cheese, and remaining sweet heat seasoning; stir well. Let it simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Step 7

Add cooked ziti pasta and cubed steak mixture; mix well for 3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat.
Step 8

Spoon into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
Step 9

Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cool completely for 13 minutes before serving.
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