Description
A cozy one-skillet comfort meal that combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a rich savory beef sauce, sweet carrots, and green peas. Inspired by the flavors of classic shepherd’s pie, this hearty dish delivers deep flavor, tender textures, and a satisfying family dinner that comes together in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g potato gnocchi
- 450 g lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup peas
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup finely grated cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the diced onion and carrots to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the tomato paste and beef broth, mixing well to create a savory sauce.
- Add the peas and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the gnocchi directly into the skillet and cook until the gnocchi are tender and coated in the sauce, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle grated cheese and chopped parsley over the dish.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Allow the ground beef to brown well before stirring for deeper flavor.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of extra beef broth.
- Fresh herbs added at the end keep the dish bright and aromatic.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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