Taco Gnocchi Bake

Taco Gnocchi Bake

from delish.com
30 min
6 servings

Gnocchi gets the taco treatment for a simple weeknight meal. Along with some ground beef, black beans, and plenty of cheddar cheese, it’s a fun twist on the potato-based pasta.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained
  • 2 (12-oz.) bag refrigerated gnocchi
  • 1 c. store-bought or homemade enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded (about 1 c.) 
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, undisturbed, until underside is browned, about 3 minutes. Crumble beef with a spatula and continue to cook, stirring, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes more.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add beans, gnocchi, enchilada sauce, and broth, then stir until combined. Top with cheese.

  4. 4

    Transfer to oven and bake gnocchi until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Turn on broiler to high and broil, watching closely, until golden brown spots form on cheese, about 2 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Top taco gnocchi bake with jalapeño, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with avocado alongside.