Honey Chilli Beef with Crispy Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 500 g gnocchi (spritzed with oil)
• 0.5 tbsp oil (for spritzing gnocchi)
• 2 tsp paprika (divided (1 tsp for gnocchi, 1 tsp for beef))
• 2 tsp onion powder (divided (1 tsp for gnocchi, 1 tsp for beef))
• 2 tsp garlic powder (divided (1 tsp for gnocchi, 1 tsp for beef))
• 1 tbsp chilli oil (for frying)
• 300 g lean minced beef (extra lean)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 red pepper (chopped)
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 200 ml beef stock
• 2 tsp honey
• 100 ml light single cream
• parsley (fresh, for sprinkling)

Steps

1. 1

   Spritz the 500g of gnocchi with 1/2 tbsp of oil and toss with 1 tsp each of paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Cook the seasoned gnocchi in an air fryer at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes, or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.

3. 3

   While the gnocchi cooks, heat 1 tbsp of chilli oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red pepper and fry until softened.

4. 4

   Add the 300g of lean minced beef to the pan and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is no longer pink.

5. 5

   Stir in 2 tbsp of tomato purée and the remaining 1 tsp each of paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for a few minutes until the tomato purée has darkened slightly.

6. 6

   Pour in 200ml of beef stock, 100ml of light single cream, and 2 tsp of honey. Stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Simmer the beef mixture for 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.

8. 8

   Top the crispy gnocchi with the honey chilli beef and serve with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Notes

Nutritional info per serving: 555 Calories, 32g Protein, 70g Carbs, 15g Fat.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• beef
• gnocchi
• air fryer
• spicy
• creamy