Description
Savor homemade ground beef gnocchi, where Italian comfort meets hearty flavors in a single skillet. Packed with rich beef, pillowy potato dumplings, and a robust tomato sauce, this dish delivers a satisfying meal that welcomes you to indulge in pure culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) freshly grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14 ounces/397 grams) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or to taste)
Liquid and Starch Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) chicken or beef broth
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) heavy/whipping cream
- 1 pound (454 grams) uncooked potato gnocchi
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear ground beef with onions until meat browns and onions soften, approximately 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat while preserving a small amount for enhanced flavor.
- Incorporate minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 60 seconds until fragrant. Carefully prevent garlic from burning to maintain a rich aroma.
- Introduce diced tomatoes, broth, and heavy cream into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to create a cohesive sauce. Gently nestle gnocchi into the liquid, ensuring most pieces are submerged.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium, allowing gnocchi to steam for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir, permitting sauce to reduce and thicken for an additional 2-3 minutes until achieving a creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese into the mixture, allowing it to melt and integrate seamlessly. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the creamy beef gnocchi into serving bowls immediately. Consume while hot to experience optimal texture and flavor, noting the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a lighter dish without compromising flavor.
- Consider swapping beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein alternative that fits different dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free gnocchi to transform this recipe into a celiac-friendly meal that everyone can enjoy.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can elevate the final presentation and add a bright, fresh layer of flavor to the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg