Slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi

 Summary

Here is your new favourite recipe – the slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi. This is a hearty, flavourful dish that’s perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and comforting. This recipe is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the beef to tenderise and the flavours to meld beautifully. The addition of gnocchi gives it a unique twist, transforming it from your regular beef stew into a delightful culinary adventure.

Ingredients

– 1.5 pounds (680g) beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 1 cup (128g) chopped carrots
– 1 cup (160g) chopped onions
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups (1L) beef broth
– 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
– 1 teaspoon (5g) dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon (5g) dried rosemary
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 cups (500g) gnocchi
– Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation Time

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 6 hours
Total time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Serves

This recipe serves 4 people.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving:
– Calories: 500
– Fat: 15g
– Carbohydrates: 50g
– Protein: 40g

Instructions for the best Slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi

1. Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper.
2. In a large slow cooker, add the seasoned beef, chopped carrots, onions, minced garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender.
4. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the gnocchi to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and ensure the gnocchi is submerged in the liquid.
5. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender.
6. Serve the slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

1. For a thicker sauce, remove about a cup of liquid from the slow cooker towards the end of the cooking time. Mix it with a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch to create a slurry, then stir it back into the slow cooker.
2. You can use store-bought or homemade gnocchi for this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

This slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi is a meal in itself, but you can also serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce. A fresh green salad would also complement the rich flavours of the ragout.

As part of our commitment at AH7 to healthy, delicious, and interesting food, we’re confident this slow-cooked beef ragout with gnocchi will become a new favourite in your recipe rotation. It’s not only a crowd-pleaser, but also a fantastic way to incorporate a balanced diet into your lifestyle. So why wait? Get cooking and enjoy this delectable dish!