Description
Hearty ground beef gnocchi delivers comfort on a plate with Italian-inspired flavors that dance through each delectable bite. Rich meaty sauce nestles perfectly with pillowy potato dumplings, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Pasta and Vegetable Base:
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) gnocchi
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic into the meat, gently sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, rich beef broth, and sprinkle aromatic oregano and fresh basil into the mixture, allowing the ingredients to simmer and meld together.
- Carefully add pillowy gnocchi directly into the simmering sauce, covering the skillet to ensure even cooking and tenderness, which typically requires 5-7 minutes.
- Delicately season the dish with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- For those desiring additional richness, generously scatter mozzarella cheese across the surface, covering the skillet momentarily to create a luxurious melted topping.
- Transfer the aromatic mixture to serving plates, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of meat, gnocchi, and sauce.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or additional grated cheese if desired, and serve immediately while piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, lower-fat version that’s diet-friendly.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine during the simmering stage, which brings rich complexity to the sauce.
- Choose store-bought or homemade gnocchi depending on time constraints and desired texture, ensuring they’re fresh for the best result.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil to brighten the dish and add a fresh herbal note that complements the robust meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg