Steak with Gnocchi

By Mom_s

In this recipe, the gnocchi is submerged into this abundant sauce, loaded with steak strips and unexpected flavors (at least under an Italian's perspective) of red bell peppers and scallions.

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Serves 4 to 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds tender steak, fat trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
• 16 ounces store-bought gnocchi

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, bell peppers and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

Turn heat to high and sear the steak 1 minute. Add cognac and deglaze the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high and add white wine, tomato paste and beef broth. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add heavy cream and cook until it starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and fold in scallions.

Cook gnocchi 3 to 5minutes in a large pan with rapid boiling water. Drain and add to steak sauce. Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese on the side.

Cook’s Notes:

This versatile sauce works well with a variety of pastas including tagliatelle and rigatoni. Try over rice too.