Here’s a Creamy Paprika Steak Shells recipe — tender steak bites with pasta shells in a rich, smoky paprika cream sauce. It’s cozy, flavorful, and cooks in about 30 minutes!

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🥩🍝 Creamy Paprika Steak Shells

Ingredients (4 servings)

Steak

• 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, flank, or NY strip), cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta + Sauce

• 8–10 oz medium pasta shells
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika (or half sweet/half smoked)
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for serving

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🥣 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

Boil pasta shells in salted water until al dente.
Drain and set aside.

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2. Sear the steak

1. Season steak bites with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high.
3. Sear steak pieces 2–3 minutes, just until browned (don’t overcook).
4. Remove steak and set aside.

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3. Make the creamy paprika sauce

1. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
2. Add 2 tbsp butter and the diced onion; cook until softened.
3. Stir in garlic and paprika; cook 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture; stir to coat.
5. Slowly pour in beef broth, whisking until smooth.
6. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in parmesan and sour cream (if using).
8. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Sauce will thicken as it simmers.

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4. Combine

Add cooked pasta shells and the steak (with any juices).
Toss gently until everything is coated and warmed through — about 2 minutes.

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5. Serve

Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan.
Great with garlic bread or a simple green salad.

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⭐ Tips & Variations

Spicy

Add 1 tsp paprika + ½ tsp cayenne or extra red pepper flakes.

Mushroom version

Sauté 1–2 cups sliced mushrooms with the onion.

One-pot version

Cook pasta separately only until halfway done, then finish cooking the shells directly in the sauce with extra broth.

Cheesier

Add ½ cup shredded mozzarella or fontina.

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If you want, I can give you:
• Creamy paprika chicken shells
• A Hamburger Helper–style beef + shells version
• A One-pot smoked paprika pasta recipe
Just tell me!