Creamy Paprika Steak Shells Recipe
Rich, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender—these Creamy Paprika Steak Shells are the cozy comfort food your skillet was made for. Creamy, bold, and weeknight-ready!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Shell Pasta:
- 12 oz shell pasta
Steak:
- 1 lb steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning:
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Shell Pasta: Cook shell pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season and Sear Steak: Season steak bites with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear steak in olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then pour in heavy cream and beef broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine and Garnish: Add the cooked shells and steak back to the skillet. Toss everything to coat evenly. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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