Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Beef Gnocchi Shepherd’s Pie. It combines savory ground beef, fluffy gnocchi, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh or store-bought gnocchi
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and carrots; sauté until softened.
- Increase heat; add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in frozen peas, beef broth, salt, pepper, and herbs. Let simmer until thickened.
- If using store-bought mashed potatoes, warm them up. Spread half in a greased baking dish.
- Layer beef mixture over the potatoes, then top with remaining mashed potatoes. Smooth out if necessary.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Perfect for gatherings with friends.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg