BEEF & BACON GNOCCHI SKILLET

Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet image

This gnocchi dish tastes like a bacon cheeseburger. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger-with ketchup, mustard and pickles. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cooked bacon strips, crumbled and divided
1 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles. Drain., Stir in half the bacon; add gnocchi, water, cream and ketchup. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until sauce has thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from heat until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with tomatoes, green onions and remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 961mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.