Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet Recipe

By carol gorman

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 (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 green onions, sliced

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, cook beef and onion, crumbling beef, over medium heat until no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes. Drain.

Stir in half of 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 seasonings. Sprinkle with cheese.

Broil 3-4 in. from heat until cheese has melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with tomatoes, green onions and remaining bacon.
Yield: 6 servings.