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.
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Grater (for shredding cheese)
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
Instructions
- **1. Cook the Beef:**
- - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease.
- **2. Sauté Aromatics:**
- - Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- **3. Add Gnocchi and Liquids:**
- - Stir in the gnocchi, beef broth, heavy cream, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- **4. Simmer:**
- - 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.
- **5. Add Cheese:**
- - Reduce the heat to low. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- **6. Serve:**
- - 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.