Creamy Taco Gnocchi Bake

15m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add beef, paprika, garlic granules, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Fry for 4–5 mins until browned.
  3. 3Add onion and peppers, cook 3–4 mins until soft.
  4. 4Stir in garlic purée and tomato purée.
  5. 5Pour in stock and stir through cream cheese until melted.
  6. 6Add gnocchi and simmer 4–5 mins with a lid on until soft and sauce thickens.
  7. 7Top with cheddar and Red Leicester, pop the lid on and let melt for 2–3 mins.
  8. 8Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and serve.

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 mixed peppers, sliced
  • 4 tsp garlic purée
  • 1 tbsp tomato purée
  • 300 ml hot beef stock
  • 120 g light cream cheese
  • 500 g gnocchi
  • 60 g cheddar, grated
  • 60 g Red Leicester, grated
  • fresh coriander or parsley
  • paprika
  • garlic granules

Equipment

large panlid

Tips

  • Use frozen onion and peppers to save even more time for busy weeknights.