Description
Savory steak gnocchi skillet delivers restaurant-quality comfort straight to home kitchens with Italian-inspired elegance. Pillowy potato dumplings and perfectly seared beef create a luxurious meal that satisfies deep culinary cravings you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound beef sirloin steak or beef tenderloin
Starch:
- 2 pounds dried packaged gnocchi
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from steak and slice into uniform bite-sized morsels. Transfer meat pieces into a sealable container or bag for marinating.
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly coat steak pieces, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 1-8 hours to enhance flavor penetration.
- Prepare a large pot of boiling water. Carefully add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Using tongs, carefully place half the marinated steak pieces into the hot pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Sear steak bites for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender interior. Remove first batch and transfer to a clean plate.
- Repeat searing process with remaining steak pieces, maintaining consistent high heat. Cook until exterior is caramelized and meat reaches desired doneness.
Notes
- Marinate steak in advance to infuse deep, complex flavors and tenderize the meat for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Pat steak dry before searing to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Cook gnocchi just until they float to ensure a soft interior with a slight chew, avoiding mushy or overly firm texture.
- For a lighter version, swap beef with lean chicken or turkey and use whole wheat gnocchi to reduce calories and increase nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg