Description
Creamy paprika steak shells made with tender beef, pasta shells, and a rich, smoky paprika cream sauce for a cozy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 12 oz medium pasta shells
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta shells according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season steak with salt and pepper, then sear until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in smoked paprika and sweet paprika.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Return steak to skillet and toss to coat.
- Add cooked pasta shells and mix well.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for tenderness.
- Adjust paprika level to taste.
- Can substitute chicken for beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American