Gnocchi Shepherds Pie

Shepherds pie gnocchi may just be better than traditional shepherds pie. This recipe features ground beef, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi simmered in a rich creamy broth, topped with fresh parsley and parmesan.

Info and tips for gnocchi shepherds pie

• To maximize the flavour, always cook in steps. This means allowing enough time for each ingredient to develop its flavour before adding the next. I always take extra time caramelizing the ground beef with the onion before adding the tomato paste. Once the tomato paste is added along with the garlic and seasonings, I allow ample time for those flavours to bloom. If you focus on slowly cooking each ingredient to allow it to become fragrant, you will notice such a flavour difference as opposed to just dumping everything together.
• Gnocchi doesn’t need very long to cook, so it gets added very near to the end. If gnocchi gets cooked to long it will become a soft gummy blob which is gross.

Equipment

I love to use my Zwilling Pan for one pot recipes like this.

Ingredients for gnocchi shepherds pie

• drizzle of olive oil 
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups beef broth
• 500g gnocchi 
• 2 cups veggie mix
• 1 cup heavy cream
• parsley for garnish
• parmesan for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by dicing your onion and mincing your garlic. Add the diced onion to a large saute pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for a few minutes over medium low heat until the onions have softened and are fragrant.
2. Push the onions to the side of the pan and add the ground beef. Cook until is has a good sear before mixing into the onions (about 5-10 minutes)
3. Next add the tomato paste, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for a few minutes before pouring in the beef broth. Add the worcestershire sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Add the gnocchi, veggie mix, and heavy cream. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until gnocchi is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with parmesan and parsley on top. Enjoy!

See below for a video tutorial!

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By Kenna's Cooks – Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 30 minutes – Total Time: 35 minutes

Gnocchi shepherds pie features ground beef, vegetables, and pillowy gnocchi simmered in a rich creamy broth, topped with fresh parsley and parmesan.

Ingredients

• drizzle of olive oil 
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 3 cups beef broth
• 500g gnocchi 
• 2 cups veggie mix
• 1 cup heavy cream
• parsley for garnish
• parmesan for garnish
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Begin by dicing your onion and mincing your garlic. Add the diced onion to a large saute pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook for a few minutes over medium low heat until the onions have softened and are fragrant.

2

Push the onions to the side of the pan and add the ground beef. Cook until is has a good sear before mixing into the onions (about 5-10 minutes)

3

Next add the tomato paste, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and italian seasoning to the pan. Cook for a few minutes before pouring in the beef broth. Add the worcestershire sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.

4

Add the gnocchi, veggie mix, and heavy cream. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until gnocchi is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with parmesan and parsley on top. Enjoy!