Quick Beef Gnocchi Skillet Recipe
A quick, cozy one-pan Beef Gnocchi Skillet made with tender gnocchi, lean ground beef, tomatoes, Italian herbs, and Parmesan. Creamy, hearty, and perfect for busy nights.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 16-18 ounces Potato Gnocchi shelf or frozen
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 14 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
- ½ cup Half and Half Milk or heavy cream will also work
- 1 cup Chicken broth or stock or vegetable or beef broth/stock
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- Optional Garnishes: extra Parmesan and fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Then add the olive oil, ground beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Break up the beef with a spoon or spatula into bits to cook evenly. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
- To the ground beef, add the broth, diced tomatoes with juices, and minced garlic. Stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
- Once simmering, add the half and half (or milk or cream) along with the gnocchi. Gently mix in the gnocchi to coat and submerge them into the sauce. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the gnocchi are heated through and tender. Then mix in the parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, seve and enjoy!
