Description
Mexican-inspired taco gnocchi skillet blends potato dumplings with zesty southwestern flavors. Quick one-pan dinner delivers spicy comfort that pulls family together around the table with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 package gnocchi
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup sweet corn, canned or frozen
- 1 can Rotel
Seasonings and Cheese:
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Bring a robust stock pot of salted water to a rolling boil and submerge the gnocchi, cooking until they float to the surface, indicating perfect doneness. Carefully drain and reserve the pillowy pasta.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium flame and introduce ground beef, allowing it to sizzle and brown alongside finely chopped onions and fragrant garlic. Season with salt and pepper, breaking the meat into delicate crumbles until no pink remains.
- Expertly drain any lingering fat from the beef, then cascade the zesty Rotel tomatoes, vibrant taco seasoning, and a splash of water into the skillet. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer, transforming into a rich, concentrated sauce.
- Gently fold the tender gnocchi and sweet corn kernels into the spiced beef mixture, stirring to ensure every morsel absorbs the robust flavors. Continue cooking until the liquid nearly vanishes.
- Remove the skillet from heat’s embrace and generously blanket the surface with a melodic blend of Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses. Cloak with a tight-fitting lid, allowing the residual warmth to melt the cheese into a luxurious, golden coating.
Notes
- Quick weeknight meal bursting with Tex-Mex flavors and comforting gnocchi goodness.
- Combines traditional Italian potato dumplings with zesty taco-inspired ingredients for an unexpected culinary adventure.
- Transforms standard weekday dinner into a cheesy, satisfying one-pan wonder that keeps cleanup minimal and taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg