Gnocchi nach Cheeseburger-Art

Zutaten

• 1 package Potato Gnocchi (17 oz or 500 grams)
• 1 lb (500g) lean ground beef
• 5 slices bacon (cooked crispy and crumbled)
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 red pepper (chopped)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 green onions (sliced)
• 3 teaspoons Montreal Steak Spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup beef broth (or water)
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• oil for frying
• 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar Cheese (or Marbled Jack Cheese)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or frying pan until hot and add the garlic and onion. Cook for a few minutes until it starts to caramelize. Add the ground beef and cook until the beef is browned and cooked.

2. 2

   Season with Montreal Steak Spice and cumin. Add the chopped red peppers and fry for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.

3. 3

   Add the can of diced tomatoes, beef broth and potato gnocchi to the beef mixture in the skillet. Stir until mixed and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes until gnocchi is cooked and tender, and the mixture has thickened.

4. 4

   Take it off the heat, mix in the whipping cream and ½ cup of cheddar cheese.

5. 5

   Top with remaining cheese, bacon and chopped green onions. Optional: Grill under the broiler in the oven for 2 minutes until the cheese is melted.