Name: Ground Beef Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

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February 15, 2026

In this gnocchi and minced meat bake, tender potato dumplings are enveloped in a rich Bolognese-style sauce with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms, then baked in the oven with a generous layer of melted cheese. Simple to prepare yet full of flavor, this hearty and comforting dish makes for a surprisingly wholesome dinner that the whole family is sure to enjoy.

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Ground Beef Gnocchi

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the shallots and garlic. Clean and finely dice the celery and carrots. Finely chop the mushrooms in a food processor or chopper.

Pour olive oil into a large pot or deep frying pan. Sauté the shallots, garlic, celery, and carrots with a generous pinch of salt over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the shallots are translucent. Add the ground meat, break it up, and brown it over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking it up into small pieces.

Once the minced meat is nicely browned and crumbly, add the mushrooms and tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes.

Then deglaze the pan with the red wine or vegetable broth. Stir well and let the alcohol evaporate briefly.

Pour the strained tomatoes into the pan. Add the bay leaf and thyme, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. (If time allows, you can cook it longer.) Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Remove the bay leaf and thyme, and season the sauce with balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.

Add the gnocchi and stir them into the sauce. If necessary, transfer the gnocchi Bolognese to a suitable casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Gnocchi Sauce Binding 🥄
Toast the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes before adding liquid to develop a deeper, more concentrated flavor and help the sauce cling better to the gnocchi.
Vegetable Flavor Layering 🥕
Finely dice carrots, celery, and shallots and caramelize them slowly to create a rich flavor base that will elevate the entire Bolognese-style sauce.
Cheese Melting Technique 🧀
Let the cheese come to room temperature before sprinkling, and use a microplane to create light, even coverage that melts more uniformly.
Wine Deglazing Magic 🍷
Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits when adding red wine, as these 'fond' particles contain concentrated umami flavors that make the sauce extraordinary.
Gnocchi Texture Control 🥘
If using store-bought gnocchi, pat them dry before adding to the sauce to prevent excess moisture and ensure they maintain a perfect tender-crisp texture.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.