Beef Ranch Zucchini Gnocchi

Name: Beef Ranch Zucchini Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: olive oil, divided; 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into thin slices; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed); 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/8-1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1 ounce ricotta salata or 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled; 4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts or 4 teaspoons pine nuts

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe is from the 2009 National Beef Cook Off."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

olive oil, divided
1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 small zucchini, cut crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into thin slices
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¹⁄₈ - ¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄ cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 ounce ricotta salata or 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts or 4 teaspoons pine nuts

directions

Cut beef steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi; cook 4 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently to brown evenly. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining beef. Season with black pepper and salt, as desired; keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add zucchini, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and red pepper; stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in gnocchi, beef and basil; cook and stir about 1 minute to heat through. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired.
Divide beef mixture evenly among 4 individual bowls. Sprinkle each with cheese and walnuts before serving.