Creamy Beef and Gnocchi Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb Laura’s Lean 92% lean ground beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt (Listed as 1/2 teaspoon each with black pepper)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (Listed as 1/2 teaspoon each with salt)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (Listed as 1 teaspoon each with Italian seasoning)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (Listed as 1 teaspoon each with smoked paprika)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 15 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup beef broth
• 0.75 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (Top with more Parmesan cheese when serving)
• 16 oz gnocchi (1 package)
• red pepper flakes (For serving, to taste)
• dried parsley (For serving, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef and chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.

3. 3

   Season the beef and onion with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.

4. 4

   Drain any excess grease from the skillet if necessary.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic to the skillet.

6. 6

   Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, fresh spinach leaves, beef broth, heavy cream, shredded Parmesan cheese, and gnocchi.

7. 7

   Bring the skillet to a boil.

8. 8

   Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the lid, stir well, and cook for a few more minutes, until the gnocchi is tender.

10. 10

    Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

The source does not specify the exact cooking time after uncovering; cook until the gnocchi is tender. The quantities for red pepper flakes, dried parsley, and additional serving Parmesan are not specified.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• one-pan
• skillet
• 30-minute meal
• ground beef
• pasta alternative
• comfort food
• weeknight dinner