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Taco Gnocchi Skillet Recipe

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This Taco Gnocchi Skillet is a delicious, hearty one-pan meal that combines tender gnocchi with seasoned ground meat, veggies, and a spicy Rotel tomato blend, all topped with melted cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for texture. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it brings the flavors of taco night into a comforting skillet dish.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 pound ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil (if using a lean protein)

Produce

  • 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced

Pantry

  • 1 pound pre-made gnocchi
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can sweet corn
  • 4 tablespoons chipotle en adobo pepper sauce (optional, adds heat and smokiness)

Dairy

  • 1 cup Oaxaca or Monterey jack cheese, shredded

Garnish

  • Crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the protein and aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If using a lean protein like ground turkey or chicken, add 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add seasoning and Rotel: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat and vegetables, stirring well to combine. Then add the entire can of Rotel along with its juices, stirring to incorporate all the flavors.
  3. Add gnocchi and corn: Add the pre-made gnocchi and the drained can of sweet corn to the skillet. Stir everything together gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add chipotle sauce (optional): Stir in the chipotle en adobo pepper sauce if you like extra heat and smokiness. Adjust quantity to taste or omit if preferred milder.
  5. Simmer to combine flavors: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
  6. Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle the shredded Oaxaca or Monterey jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Cover again and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  7. Serve and garnish: Remove from heat and top with crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips to add a crunchy texture. Serve immediately, enjoying the meld of taco flavors with comforting gnocchi.

Notes

  • You can use any ground meat you prefer or omit it for a vegetarian version (adjust for diet accordingly).
  • Adjust the heat level by adding more or less chipotle en adobo sauce, or adding fresh jalapeño.
  • Pre-made gnocchi is used here for convenience, but fresh gnocchi can also be substituted.
  • Toppings like fresh cilantro, sour cream, or avocado can complement this skillet well.
  • Make sure to drain the canned corn to avoid excess liquid in the skillet.

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