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.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.