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Creamy Beef and Gnocchi Skillet
This is a delicious one-pan recipe that is easy to make, takes less than 30 minutes, and is perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Creamy One-Pan Beef and Gnocchi Skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creamy Beef and Gnocchi Skillet, Skillet dinner, one pan meal, ground beef, gnocchi
Servings: 6 people
Author: Luke Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp each paprika and Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp of minced garlic
  • 15 oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (not drained)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 16-19 oz package of gnocchi
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for plating)

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet with chopped onions.
  • Season the beef and onions with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  • Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any grease if necessary.
  • Add minced garlic, diced tomatoes (not drained), fresh spinach leaves, beef broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and gnocchi to the skillet.
  • Bring the whole skillet to a quick boil, lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and let cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, stir well, and cook for a few more minutes or until gnocchi is cooked through and tender.
  • Serve and top with more Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

See my Frequently Asked Questions section for more tips! 
  • I used a package of store-bought shelf stable gnocchi in this recipe, but any gnocchi should work (homemade or refrigerated). The packages are usually 16-19 oz depending on the brand. Either size will work in this recipe.
  • If you can't find gnocchi at your grocery store, a bag of frozen cheese tortellini would be a good substitution. 
  • The gnocchi are not cooked prior to going into the skillet they will cook in the sauce.
  • If you don’t have the fire roasted diced tomatoes, regular diced tomatoes will work, too.
  • I used fresh spinach leaves, but you could swap that for frozen spinach.
  • Italian sausage or ground turkey would also be good in this instead of the ground beef.
  • For more spice top your plates with some red pepper flakes when serving! 
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