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Creamy Ground Beef Gnocchi Skillet

This Creamy Ground Beef Gnocchi Skillet is a rich, one-pan meal featuring pillowy gnocchi, savory beef, juicy tomatoes, and a silky parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
  • ⅓ cup chicken or beef broth
  • ¾ cup heavy or whipping cream
  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat for 7–10 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, cream, and gnocchi. Mix well.
  5. Bring to a gentle bubble, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Uncover and cook a few more minutes until gnocchi is soft and sauce thickens.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/creamy-ground-beef-gnocchi-skillet/

Notes

• Gnocchi cooks right in the sauce—no need to pre-boil.
• Add a handful of spinach at the end for extra color and nutrition.
• Use Italian sausage in place of ground beef for extra flavor.