Italian-Inspired Braised Beef Bowl with Gnocchi and Radicchio Salad

Name: Italian-Inspired Braised Beef Bowl with Gnocchi and Radicchio Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 pounds (1.4 kg) lean beef chunks (top round or sirloin), trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; 3 pounds (1.4 kg) lean beef chunks (top round or sirloin), trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes; 1 onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1½ cups (270 g) diced canned tomatoes; 5 or 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish; 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter; 1 package (16 ounces, or 455 g) gnocchi; ½ cup (120 ml) beef stock, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon (2 g) fresh rosemary leaves, minced; 1 head radicchio, coarsely torn or sliced; ½ cup (10 g) arugula; Parmesan cheese shavings, to taste, about ¼ cup (28 g); 1 shallot, thinly sliced; ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; ½ cup (30 g) fresh parsley leaves, minced; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ⅓ cup (80 ml) olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Bowls

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

About

This Italian-Inspired Braised Beef Bowl is made of tender beef, slow-braised with fresh rosemary, garlic, and tomatoes, served over a bed of buttered gnocchi that soaks up all the rich sauce. A radicchio and Parmesan salad adds a hint of bitterness and freshness, balancing the depth of the beef. On the side, a spoonful of gremolata with lemon zest and fresh parsley cuts through the richness, and Parmesan on top finishes the bowl.

Ingredients

Europe
Italy
Main course
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

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Method