Spicy Ground Beef and Spinach Gnocchi
Savor the bold flavors of this high-protein, spicy ground beef and spinach gnocchi, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a busy weeknight.
5 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
520
Calories
Macros · per serving
32g protein
59g carbs
18g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 500 g lean ground beef
- 500 g gnocchi
- 150 g baby spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 400 g tomato sauce
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 50 g parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 2
While the gnocchi is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 4
Add the onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
- 7
Add the tomato sauce, baby spinach, salt, and black pepper, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- 8
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.
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