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cheeseburger gnocchi skillet recipe served on a small white plate with a silver fork on the side
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Easy Cheeseburger Gnocchi Skillet

This cheeseburger gnocchi skillet features toasted gnocchi tossed with perfectly seasoned ground beef and tons of cheese. It's a family friendly comfort food recipe that’s a creamy, cheesy dumpling filled spin on an old favorite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 647kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • scant 1/3 cup cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 bunch green onions washed & thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the uncooked gnocchi to the pan. Stir, breaking apart as you go, until it's in a single layer. Let the gnocchi cook about 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Stir to turn the gnocchi, cooking again until the other side's lightly toasted too. Remove the gnocci to a plate, set aside.
    1 tbsp butter, 1 lb gnocchi
  • Increase the heat to medium high. When the skillet's nice and hot, add the beef and onion, stirring to break up. Season liberally with salt and pepper, then stir in the cumin, paprika, mustard, and garlic until evenly combined. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the ground beef is cooked. Drain the beef, and return to the pan.
    1 lb lean ground beef, salt & pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 large white onion, 4 tsp minced garlic
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, and gnocchi to the beef mixture in the pan, stirring to evenly incorporate. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, immediately reduce the heat to a simmer. 
    1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 cup beef broth
  • Cover the pan to seal, and let it simmer about 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi are completely cooked and most of the liquid's been absorbed.
  • Remove the lid from the pan, and remove the pan from heat. Let it rest 1-2 minutes. Stir in the cream and 3/4 cup of cheese until evenly combined and the cheese is melted. 
    scant 1/3 cup cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Sprinkle the remained cheese evenly out over the skillet. Sprinkle half the green onions over top. Place the skillet under a broiler, watching carefully, just until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top.
    1 bunch green onions
  • Remove the skillet from the oven, and let the mixture rest for another minute. Scoop onto plates, top with the remaining green onions, and serve immediately.

Notes

recipe adapted from Kevin & Amanda

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 8mg