🥩🍝 Creamy Paprika Steak Shells

⭐ Instructions

1. Cook the Steak

1. Season steak with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear steak pieces 2–3 minutes per side until browned but still tender.
4. Remove steak and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.
2. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in paprika and cook 30 seconds to bloom the flavor.
5. Add broth and Worcestershire; simmer 2 minutes.
6. Pour in cream; simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Add Parmesan; stir until smooth.
8. Season with salt & pepper.

3. Combine

1. Add cooked steak back to the sauce.
2. Add cooked pasta shells.
3. Toss gently until fully coated.
4. Simmer 1–2 minutes to warm through.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Garlic bread
• Green salad
• Steamed broccoli or beans

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🔥 Flavor Boosters

• Add chili flakes for heat
• Add mushrooms with the onion
• Add shredded cheddar for extra cheesiness
• Swap broth for red wine for richness

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🫕 Tips for Tender Steak

• Don’t overcook — keep it pink inside
• Slice against the grain
• Rest meat before cutting if cooking whole steak first

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🧀 Make It Extra Creamy

Add 2 oz cream cheese to the sauce and melt before adding pasta.

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🥘 Variations

• Use ground beef instead of steak for budget-friendly
• Use egg noodles instead of shells
• Add spinach or peas for color and freshness

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This dish is pure comfort — rich, savory, creamy, and smoky.
If you want, I can turn this into:

✔ TikTok-style short recipe
✔ Blog post format with story
✔ One-pot version
✔ Slow cooker version
✔ Low-carb / keto version

Just tell me what you’d like!