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Cheeseburger Gnocchi

Cheeseburger Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food mash-up! This one-pan dish combines soft, pillowy gnocchi with all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger: savory ground beef, melted cheese, and a creamy, flavorful sauce. It’s quick, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something indulgent and satisfying.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 16 oz package potato gnocchi
  • - 1 cup beef broth
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 1/4 cup ketchup
  • - 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • - Optional toppings: diced pickles chopped parsley, or crispy bacon bits

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • - Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Grater (for shredding cheese)

Method
 

  1. **1. Cook the Beef:**
  2. - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
  3. **2. Sauté Aromatics:**
  4. - Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  5. **3. Add Gnocchi and Liquids:**
  6. - Stir in the gnocchi, beef broth, heavy cream, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  7. **4. Simmer:**
  8. - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  9. **5. Add Cheese:**
  10. - Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  11. **6. Serve:**
  12. - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese on top and let it melt. Garnish with optional toppings like diced pickles, parsley, or crispy bacon bits. Serve hot.