Gnocchi Shepherd's Pie
Ground beef and vegetables are cooked in a delicious sauce then topped with gnocchi and sharp white cheddar for a fun twist on this classic Irish dish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup yellow or white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons beef base (Better than Bouillon)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 16 oz gnocchi
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Heat a cast iron skillet (or oven safe skillet) to medium-high heat and add ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned then drain grease.
- Add onions, garlic, beef base, water, ketchup, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add parsley and vegetables then stir to combine. Turn off heat. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- Arrange gnocchi along the top of the ground beef mixture then top with cheese. Carefully place non-stick foil over the top of skillet then place in oven. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove foil and cook for 10 more minutes. Serve immediately.
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