Taco Gnocchi Bake

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 gnocchi
• 1 c. store-bought or homemade enchilada sauce Review
• ½ c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth Review
• 4 ounce sharp cheddar, shredded (about 1 c.)
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped, finely chopped
• 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 avocado, sliced, sliced

Directions

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. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add beans, gnocchi, enchilada sauce, and broth, then stir until combined. Top with cheese.
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. Top taco gnocchi bake with jalapeño, tomatoes, and cilantro. Serve with avocado alongside.