Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Beef Ragu

Name: Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Beef Ragu
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 500 g potatoes; 500 g ground beef; 2 ripe tomatoes, seeded; 1 bell pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 300 g all-purpose flour (about 3 cups); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 19, 2026

Soft, pillowy potato gnocchi hand-rolled and topped with a hearty beef ragu loaded with fresh tomatoes and bell pepper. A budget-friendly comfort dish that brings everyone to the table.

Prep⏱️ 45 min

Servings👥 8 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

8 servings

500 g potatoes
500 g ground beef
2 ripe tomatoes, seeded
1 bell pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
300 g all-purpose flour (about 3 cups)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Directions

1
Boil the potatoes until completely tender. Drain and mash them thoroughly into a smooth, lump-free purée.
2
Add the flour gradually, kneading by hand until the dough is soft, smooth, and can be rolled into logs without sticking.
3
Roll the dough into long ropes and cut into small pieces about 2 cm each.
4
Drop the gnocchi into a large pot of salted boiling water. Scoop them out as soon as they float to the surface and set aside.
5
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and finely diced bell pepper until softened.
6
Add the seeded tomatoes and ground beef. Cook until browned, then stir in the tomato paste. Season with salt and black pepper.
7
Arrange the gnocchi on a serving dish and spoon the hot ragu generously over the top. Serve right away.