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Time: 35 Minutes

Beef Ranch Steak Strips and Zucchini Gnocchi

The simplicity of a quick stir-fry and the flavors of Italy! Gnocchi and steak strips join sautéed zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes and onions for this taste sensation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef Ranch Steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package (16 ounces) shelf-stable gnocchi
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
  • 1 ounce ricotta salata, crumbled
  • 4 teaspoons chopped toasted walnuts or pine nuts

    • Quick Facts

  • 35 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 455kcal Calories
  • 38g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Cut beef Ranch Steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Set aside.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. Divide beef mixture evenly among 4 individual bowls. Sprinkle each with cheese and walnuts before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 455kcal 16g 65mg 4g 38g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 4g Saturated Fat; 8g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 5mg NE Niacin; 0.7mg Vitamin B6; 4.2mcg Vitamin B12; 3.9mg Iron; 36mcg Selenium; Zinc; Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com