Has anyone figure out that we are a family which likes gnocchi? Well, since today is the last day of March and I am officially done with Irish American Heritage Month I thought I would share with you my Shepherds Pie Gnocchi recipe. Part Irish, part Italian. Whole lot of yum eating.
I stumbled on this recipe quite by accident. It wasn’t even a recipe I had seen. I was trying to make some gnocchi soup based off the Skinny Rustic Italian recipe, but because I didn’t have the same ingredients I was just sort of winging in. Some ingredients were missing. I used different meat. So, I decided to use different stock altogether. I had no idea how things were going to turn out. I was just hoping that because I added some peas and there was gnocchi in it that my husband would eat it.
I didn’t even taste test as I went. I think I was just too scared. If it was going to be gross, then we would experience it together.
It really is crazy how I went through this. I used ground pork. And since I did not have ham stock, I ended up using beef stock. Using chicken just seemed to weird. I guess I could have used vegetable, but I didn’t have any of that on hand either.
I made a slurry with flour and water to thicken the stock and basically just followed the previous recipes except for leaving out some ingredients and swapping others.
When Mr. Yum texted to let me know he was heading home from work, I told him dinner probably wasn’t going to be good. I just had a funny feeling. So, I started looking for something else to make quickly, just-in-case.
And then I decided that maybe I should try it. My kitchen was started to smell good so that was a good sign.
I grabbed my little spoon and gave it a sip. Then a slurp. I added a bit more salt and pepper.
Slip. Slurp.
Nice. Big. Spoonful.
I stood there for a minute wondering what it the world I was putting in my mouth. It had a familiar taste.
I took another bite.
Oh Emm Geee
It tasted just like Shepherds Pie! I think I stood there and danced a little Irish jig for a second.
When Mr. Yum walked in the door I greeted him with a spoon full, ready and waiting. He was rather impressed.
It’s defiantly a good day in my neighborhood.
- 1 pack potato gnocchi
- 1 lb ground pork
- 5 oz frozen peas
- garlic powder
- oregano
- onion powder
- fresh parsley, chopped
- salt
- pepper
- 5 cups beef stock
- 1 cup skim milk
- 3 tbsp Parmesan
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp flour
- olive oil
- basil
- In the bottom of a dutch oven add 1-2 tbsp olive oil.
- Let it warm and add your ground pork; cook on low.
- As it cooks make sure you are breaking it up.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, fresh parsley, salt and pepper to your taste.
- While that is cooking, create your slurry by combining the ½ cup water and 3 tbsp flour in a small bowl.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Continue breaking up your meat and cooking until its brown on all sides.
- When meat is done add the 5 cups beef stock, 1 cup skim milk, 3 tbsp Parmesan and 5 oz frozen peas into the pan with the ground pork.
- Bring soup mixture to a boil.
- Turn down heat.
- Stir in the slurry.
- Bring back to a boil.
- Add the gnocchi.
- Reduce heat.
- Add basil.
- Continue cooking on low to medium heat.
- Soup is done when gnocchi floats to the top.
True story, the pitcher in the photo, I dropped it when I was taking it from the photo board to put it back in the cabinet. *sigh*
Have you ever created a recipe that you thought was going to be horrible and it actually turned out pretty amazing?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
March 31, 2015 at 5:01 pmThose sound amazing. They combine two of my favorite dinners in one!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
March 31, 2015 at 5:12 pmThat sounds SO good! This is the perfect meal on a cold day. This is going in my “Winter Meals” list. Thanks!
Catherine S says
April 1, 2015 at 5:03 pmI agree this does sound good and would be perfect when it is cold. I love Shepard’s Pie and I can’t wait to make this.
Melissa Pezza says
March 31, 2015 at 5:17 pmThat looks really tasty. Meals like this are always so wonderful for the Rhode Island winters that we have. Thanks for sharing this.
Jeanine says
March 31, 2015 at 5:21 pmWow that sounds and looks incredible! This is one I can do and i bet my kids would love it! They’d fill up on it too!
Liz Mays says
March 31, 2015 at 5:54 pmOh yum this would make a great warm up meal. I’d love to make some of this for lunch.
Amy says
March 31, 2015 at 6:50 pmOh yummers! I love Shepard’s Pie so much so I bet this was really good!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
April 1, 2015 at 2:37 pmSHepherd’s pie is one of my favorites, too, so I HAVE to try these.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
April 1, 2015 at 2:48 pmI’ve got to agree with both of you. Shepherd’s Pie is awesome. That means that this is probably awesome, too.
brett says
April 4, 2015 at 9:47 amyep. shepherd’s pie IS awesome. and i’ve never, ever made it like this. challenge accepted!
chrystal says
April 4, 2015 at 2:32 pmI hope you like it!
Catherine S says
March 31, 2015 at 7:00 pmThis sounds really good I love Shepard’s Pie. My husband does most of the cooking. I throw stuff in the crockpot for the most part.
Pam says
March 31, 2015 at 7:21 pmYum! I love gnocchi and I love shepherd’s pie so this sounds amazing. I need to make it ASAP.
Janell says
March 31, 2015 at 8:19 pmI love shepherd’s pie and I’m a fan of gnocchi so I think I’ve found my new favorite recipe. I think this would please everyone in my family and I’m going to add it to my monthly recipe calendar.
Debra says
March 31, 2015 at 8:52 pmI love gnocchi. This looks so delicious, I’d love to come home to this meal!
vanessa: BriteandBubbly says
March 31, 2015 at 9:12 pmThis looks so tasty! I’ve always wanted to make a shepherds pie. I’m going to definitely try this!
Marcie W. says
March 31, 2015 at 10:22 pmI love gnocchi and this unique dish sounds amazing! Total comfort food is always a favorite.
Christie says
March 31, 2015 at 10:42 pmMy husband’s dream combos are finally together! Wow, he would love it if I could make this dish for him!
Ora Lee Gurr says
April 1, 2015 at 12:59 amI hit a good sale on carrots last month, so decided to make carrot soup. I tossed in some of this and that, pureed the mix after it cooled, closed my eyes – it was good! I enjoy the sound of this shepherds pie gnocchi, as well.
Crystal says
April 1, 2015 at 1:46 amI love it when recipes come together like that! It does look and sound delicious! I’m glad you didn’t abandon it when you got scared.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
April 1, 2015 at 9:56 amLooks amazing! I’ve made a few recipes that no liked but me!
Demetra @SweetSavant says
April 1, 2015 at 10:43 amThis looks like a delicious recipe, I can’t wait to try it. My husband and son both love shepherd’s pie, I think they’ll both enjoy this.
Rosey says
April 1, 2015 at 12:33 pmMmm I love gnocchi. I bet it would be great this way for the family too, they tend to laugh at mine. I bet there’d be no laughing w/this dish!
chrystal says
April 1, 2015 at 2:26 pmSo far every gnocchi dish I have made these last few months has been a success. My first one last year was a disaster!
ricci says
April 1, 2015 at 8:16 pmI love a good shepard’s pie and this seems like such a yummy, unique twist on it! I will put this on my to-make list for sure!!
Audrey (trihardmom) says
April 1, 2015 at 8:46 pmWe love gnocchi and soups! We don’t eat much ground beef so I might try some turkey or chicken instead! Sounds delicious!
Cassie says
April 1, 2015 at 8:57 pmThis looks pretty tasty! If it wasn’t already getting into the 70s here, I think I would have to make this for myself.
Ann Bacciaglia says
April 1, 2015 at 8:59 pmThis is such a great switch to traditional Shepherds pie. I will have to try this recipe this week.
Tammilee Tips says
April 1, 2015 at 9:24 pmThis sounds like it would be a great dinner for my husband!! He loves Shephards pies!!
R U S S says
April 1, 2015 at 11:07 pmYou have great talent. I love gnocchi and I love shepherd’s pie too. This ought to be an awesome dish.
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
April 1, 2015 at 11:07 pmOMG, this looks really yummy. I LOVE gnocchi and this looks so good. Thanks for this recipe.
Elizabeth O. says
April 2, 2015 at 4:35 amI never tried a shepherd’s pie gnocchi before! I’m really curious how this one tasted!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
April 2, 2015 at 7:31 amWhat a great recipe combo! I never would have thought of this! We love gnocchi in my home…I should try this!
Jocelyn McGaffic says
April 2, 2015 at 9:49 amMy husband always talks about Shepherd’s Pie, but I have never tried it. Maybe I’ll surprise him with your recipe.
Chubskulit Rose says
April 2, 2015 at 10:35 amThis absolutely sounds looks so delicious! I love shepherd’s pie and gnocchi so thank you for featuring this combo of my favorites.
Mhie Lee says
April 2, 2015 at 11:21 amI never try gnocchi yet and i saw this in the store most of the time. Thanks for sharing I would definitely try your recipe.
Kori Tomelden says
April 2, 2015 at 1:52 pmShepherds pie is one of my favorite dishes ever. I would never think to combine it with gnocchi though.
Roselynn says
April 2, 2015 at 3:04 pmI have always wanted to try Shepherds Pie, but have never gotten the chance. It looks a lot different than I thought it would, but I’d still give it a try.
Kiwi says
April 2, 2015 at 4:12 pmI’ve actually never had gnocci. I see it all the time on Hell’s Kitchen teehee so I might have to test it out one day!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
April 2, 2015 at 5:46 pmThis looks delicious! I love shepherd’s pie and I love gnocchi so this sounds like a heavenly combination!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
April 2, 2015 at 8:59 pmThat looks really really good! It’s been so cold here still that I have been trying to find new recipes that would warm our bellies. This looks perfect!
Digna D. says
April 2, 2015 at 10:08 pmMmmmm, sounds yummy. I’ll have to ask my hubby to make this for us. He does all the cooking. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Tiffany Cutcliff says
April 2, 2015 at 11:46 pmThis sounds delicious! Thanks for a fantastic recipe! Would love to try this!
Nile says
April 3, 2015 at 12:36 amThat’s definitely a bit of a different take on Sheppard’s Pie than I’ve had. I’ll have to try out the recipe sometime.
rochkirstin says
April 3, 2015 at 2:31 amWe have never made gnocchi at home as we prefer Chinese food. Anyway, that looks really good and tasty. We’d love to try it out!
Lynndee says
April 3, 2015 at 11:58 amI don’t think we’ve ever tried gnocchi. I know my husband loves shepherd’s pie. I have to ask him if he had tried gnocchi.
chrystal says
April 4, 2015 at 5:40 pmIf he likes potato, he will like gnocchi even if he’s never had it. Gnocchi is just balls of potato with some flour and pressed through a pasta maker – that is, when you make it yourself.
CourtneyLynne says
April 3, 2015 at 1:30 pmOmg!!! This sounds so delicious!!! I just love Shepards pie and adding Gnocchi ahhhh… Sounds like a pretty amazing twist!!! Gotta try!
Erin says
April 3, 2015 at 1:50 pmWow! This looks amazing and like the perfect way to end a chilly day. Which I’m sad to say we’re still having! LOL.
Yona Williams says
April 3, 2015 at 2:33 pmThis recipe is something really different from what I would typically eat, but it sounds pretty interesting and I wouldn’t mind trying it. I’ve never made gnocchi before.
Cherri Megasko says
April 3, 2015 at 3:33 pmThis looks awesome! My husband is a huge gnocchi fan and I love Shepherds Pie. I’m adding this to my meal rotation. Yum!
Travel Blogger says
April 3, 2015 at 4:23 pmMy dad makes this but I never learned how! It’s always so delicious though.
Shannon Gurnee says
April 3, 2015 at 5:55 pmI love Shepherd’s Pie and I love Gnnochi! This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
April 3, 2015 at 11:23 pmI love gnocchi! I’m totally pinning this recipe! I could use some new ideas for making it!
Aisha Kristine Chong says
April 5, 2015 at 12:50 pmI’d love to have this one and enjoy every single bite of it too!
Rachel Simons says
April 6, 2015 at 5:07 amThat looks delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe, I will have to try it.
Chrissy Mazzocchi says
April 6, 2015 at 11:06 amI really want to make this for my family. It looks so yummy!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
April 6, 2015 at 10:40 pmThis looks really yummy! Would you believe I’ve never had gnocchi before? Looks like the perfect recipe to start with!