Irresistible, marinated steak bites are served with perfectly browned gnocchi in this quick and easy, family favorite meal.
Steak and potatoes go together like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, spaghetti and meatballs, Superman and Lois Lane — well, you get the idea. It is an irresistible pairing. What we don’t love is how long it takes to cook those potatoes, especially considering how quickly steak bites cook. Years ago we decided to try gnocchi instead of potatoes, and have never looked back. We are all about quick and easy weeknight meals, and this is one of our family’s absolute favorites.
Steak Options:
The best cuts of steak for this recipe are sirloin steak, ribeye, New York, and tenderloin. Most importantly, you want your steak to be uniformly cut into bite-sized pieces for quick and even cooking.
Gnocchi:
Gnocchi is a potato dumpling — a traditional style of Italian pasta. You should be able to find it in the pasta aisle of your local grocery store.
Serving Suggestions for Steak Bites and Gnocchi:
Keep this meal simple with a salad on the side or your favorite roasted veggie, or both!
Make Ahead and Freezer Instructions:
If you don’t want to worry about the time to marinate steak for this recipe, you can always dice and marinate your steak ahead of time. Let your steak marinate for 1-8 hours before wrapping your marinated steak cubes in plastic wrap and placing in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator and continue on with the recipe when ready to cook.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Steak bites and gnocchi is best served fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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Delicious and easy to make
It’s ok as is. Needs a sauce/gravy. Makes enough to feed 4-6 people with side dishes.The only change was that I added an additional 1/2 pound of steak to “use it up”. I compensated with the marinade.
Agreed, a light sauce/gravy would really level this up.
Simple and delicious! Hubby loved it. This is a new recipe that is a keeper for us!
I was going to make beef stroganoff. But I think I’ll make this instead. I have some bbq’d round steak that will be perfect
I’m making this recipe for the third time.We love it!
I shared it with my sister in law and a couple of other friends.
I made this last night. It is the best steak and gnocchi recipe I found. My only caveat is that it is a bit strong for us, so I would cut down on the lemon juice and vinegar by half next time I try it. I used a rib eye and the meat was delicious. My husband, who is that Italian who does not like gnocchi grumpily agreed to try it and ate every last one.
Looks amazing. Can I substitute olive oil instead of butter (keepin’ it kosher)?
I’ve been a fan for years and you’ve never let me down.
All the best.
Michael
Jerusalem.
Absolutely delicious no other words for it.
This dish was delicious even with a short marinade time. A keeper
Made it two months ago. Three more times since then.
My family new favorite.
Love the recipe so does my family.
Delicious! Will definitely keep this on our short list!! Using the tenderloin meat was an excellent suggestion and worth every penny!
Thank you!