Creamy Paprika Steak Shells

Introduction

Creamy Paprika Steak Shells is the ultimate comfort-meets-gourmet dish. Tender steak bites, perfectly seared and coated in smoky paprika, are folded into pasta shells and enveloped in a velvety cream sauce. This recipe brings restaurant-level flavor to your kitchen with simple ingredients and bold seasoning—ideal for weeknight indulgence or an impressive weekend meal.

Ingredients & Quantities (Serves 4)

Pasta & Steak

• 12 oz (340 g) medium pasta shells
• 1 lb (450 g) sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

Seasoning

• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp sweet paprika (optional, for depth)
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Creamy Sauce

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, but recommended)

Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

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