Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This gnocchi shepherd's pie is a one-dish wonder that delivers all the flavors of the classic recipe in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1-1/3 pounds ground beef
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in gnocchi; cook until golden and lightly crispy, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until almost no pink remains, 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add onion and carrot; cook until the onions are translucent and carrots have started to soften, 4-5 minutes. Stir in garlic, sage, thyme, salt and pepper; cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Stir in flour; cook until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly until a smooth sauce develops. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire and Dijon. Stir in peas and toasted gnocchi. Simmer until thickened and warmed through, 2-3 minutes.
  3. Serve in bowls topped with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 668 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 1414mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein.

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