Creamy Cheeseburger Gnocchi Skillet
This skillet dish combines tender gnocchi, flavorful ground beef, and a creamy cheddar sauce for a simple, hearty meal perfect for busy evenings and customizable to taste.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking gnocchi and beef
- 1 broiler for browning cheese topping
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 large white onion diced
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup beef broth
- a scant 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 bunch green onions washed and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and toast gnocchi until lightly golden, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, mustard, and garlic.
- Add diced tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, and toasted gnocchi to the skillet; bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until gnocchi is tender.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in cream and three-quarters of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Top with remaining cheese and broil until golden brown.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add bell peppers or spinach.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to preserve creaminess.