eCook Meal
Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi
with toasted sunflower seeds & grated hard cheese
Pillowy sweet potato gnocchi is fried until golden & toasty. This is topped with a rich ragù made from caramelised mince, onion, red wine, tomato passata & cannellini beans, finished with grated Italian-style hard cheese. To balance the decadence, a side of greens, a sprinkle of toasted seeds and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Serving guide
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COOK THE GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (large enough to toast the gnocchi) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CARAMELISE THE MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RICH RAGÙ
Add the diced onions to the pot and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes, (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and 150ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 8-10 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the rinsed beans and cook until warmed through. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE GNOCCHI
Place a pan over medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, fry the cooked gnocchi in a single layer until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
DRESS THE LEAVES
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
TIME TO DINE
Make a bed of the toasted gnocchi, top with the delicious ragù, and sprinkle over the grated hard cheese. Serve alongside the dressed leaves, scatter over the toasted seeds, and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the ragù. Garnish with the picked Oregano. Indulge, Chef!
COOK THE GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (large enough to toast the gnocchi) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CARAMELISE THE MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RICH RAGÙ
Add the diced onions to the pot and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes, (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 8-10 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the rinsed beans and cook until warmed through. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE GNOCCHI
Place a pan over medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, fry the cooked gnocchi in a single layer until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
DRESS THE LEAVES
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
TIME TO DINE
Make a bed of the toasted gnocchi, top with the delicious ragù, and sprinkle over the grated hard cheese. Serve alongside the dressed leaves, scatter over the toasted seeds, and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the ragù. Garnish with the picked Oregano. Indulge, Chef!
COOK THE GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (large enough to toast the gnocchi) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CARAMELISE THE MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RICH RAGÙ
Add the diced onions to the pot and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes, (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and 450ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the rinsed beans and cook until warmed through. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE GNOCCHI
Place a pan over medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, fry the cooked gnocchi in a single layer until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
DRESS THE LEAVES
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
TIME TO DINE
Make a bed of the toasted gnocchi, top with the delicious ragù, and sprinkle over the grated hard cheese. Serve alongside the dressed leaves, scatter over the toasted seeds, and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the ragù. Garnish with the picked Oregano. Indulge, Chef!
COOK THE GNOCCHI
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
TOAST THE SEEDS
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (large enough to toast the gnocchi) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CARAMELISE THE MINCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally).
RICH RAGÙ
Add the diced onions to the pot and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes, (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and 600ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 10-12 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the rinsed beans and cook until warmed through. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Remove from the heat.
TOAST THE GNOCCHI
Place a pan over medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, fry the cooked gnocchi in a single layer until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
DRESS THE LEAVES
In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season.
TIME TO DINE
Make a bed of the toasted gnocchi, top with the delicious ragù, and sprinkle over the grated hard cheese. Serve alongside the dressed leaves, scatter over the toasted seeds, and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the ragù. Garnish with the picked Oregano. Indulge, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R205.43
for 4 servings · R51.36 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Cannellini Beans needs 240 gCannellini Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 60% of packR17.39
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Free-range Beef Mince needs 600 gRegular Beef Mince 1 kg 1 kg at R149.99 · 60% of packR89.99
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 125 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Balsamic Reduction needs 60 mlPreserved Cranberry Balsamic Reduction 250 ml 250 ml at R79.99 · 24% of packR19.20
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Red Wine needs 80 mlRed Wine Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R44.99 · 32% of packR14.40
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Fresh Oregano needs 15 gTomato and Oregano Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Tomato Passata
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi?
The preparation time for Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi with toasted sunflower seeds & grated hard cheese is between 35 and 50 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi with toasted sunflower seeds & grated hard cheese?
The total time required to make Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi with toasted sunflower seeds & grated hard cheese is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Mince, Cannellini Beans, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Oregano, Red Wine, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi?
Calories: 1065, Carbs: 111 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.8 grams, Sugar: 25.1 grams, Salt: 1871 grams
How do I prepare Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi?
DRESS THE LEAVES: In a bowl, combine the rinsed green leaves with a drizzle of olive oil and season. COOK THE GNOCCHI: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 2-3 minutes. Drain and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. CARAMELISE THE MINCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). TOAST THE SEEDS: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan (large enough to toast the gnocchi) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. TIME TO DINE: Make a bed of the toasted gnocchi, top with the delicious ragù, and sprinkle over the grated hard cheese. Serve alongside the dressed leaves, scatter over the toasted seeds, and drizzle the balsamic reduction over the ragù. Garnish with the picked oregano. Indulge, Chef! RICH RAGÙ: Add the diced onions to the pot and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes, (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in the wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 8-10 minutes. In the final 3-4 minutes, add the rinsed beans and cook until warmed through. Add a sweetener and seasoning. Remove from the heat. TOAST THE GNOCCHI: Place a pan over medium heat with a knob of butter. When starting to foam, fry the cooked gnocchi in a single layer until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi?
Balsamic Reduction, Beef, Beef Mince, Cannellini Beans, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Oregano, Red Wine, Sunflower Seeds, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi have?
1065 calories
How much fat content does Balsamic Beef Ragù & Gnocchi have?
grams