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Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie in a pan
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Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie

This Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie takes the familiar flavors of shepherd’s pie and gives them a fun twist by swapping the mashed potato topping for soft, pillowy gnocchi.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: beef, pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 309kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 16 ounce package potato gnocchi
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup water or beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Once the gnocchi float to the surface and are tender, drain well and set aside.
  • While the gnocchi cook, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and diced carrots to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles, until the beef is fully browned and the onion and carrots have softened. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
    ground beef, chopped onion, and diced carrots in a pan
  • Add the frozen peas, ketchup, water or beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are heated through and the sauce coats the beef and vegetables.
    frozen peas, ketchup, water or beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper added to pan
  • Add the drained gnocchi to the skillet. Gently stir until the gnocchi are evenly coated in the beef and vegetable mixture.
    gnocchi added to pan
  • Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, until everything is hot and well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie in a pan

Notes

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Refrigerator: Allow leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Warm leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Add a splash of beef broth or water if the sauce has thickened. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Freezing:For the best texture, freeze just the cooked beef and vegetable mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat thoroughly, and prepare fresh gnocchi to stir in before serving.
Cut the carrots into small pieces. This helps them soften during the short cooking time.
Don't overcook the gnocchi. Cook just until tender according to the package instructions. They'll cook a little more when added to the skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5291IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 5mg