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Cheeseburger Gnocchi

Cheeseburger Gnocchi: Comforting One-Pan Family Favorite

Enjoy a comforting Cheeseburger Gnocchi dish that combines the flavors of a cheeseburger with fluffy potato dumplings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter for richness and flavor
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken as lighter option
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots/green onions as substitutes
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced preferred
For the Gnocchi
  • 16 ounces Potato Gnocchi shelf-stable or fresh
For the Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper black or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for more depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin omit for milder flavors
For the Sauce Base
  • 10 ounces Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles or regular diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Beef Broth chicken or vegetable can work too
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream light cream or milk can be used
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack for extra kick
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onion for garnish

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Melt the Butter: In a large cast iron skillet, melt salted butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Toast the Gnocchi: Add potato gnocchi to the skillet, cooking for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Brown the Beef: Add lean ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Sauté with diced onion and minced garlic until browned.
  4. Mix in the Sauce: Stir in Rotel diced tomatoes and broth to the beef, add toasted gnocchi, and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Cream it Up: Remove from heat, stir in heavy cream and half of the cheese. Top with remaining cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the broil time to prevent burning and customize with veggies for a healthier option.

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