Beef And Black Bean Tacos Recipe

Name: Beef And Black Bean Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lrg (7-inch) flour tortillas; 1 c. minced onions; 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper; 1/2 lb lean grnd beef; 1 c. canned black beans, liquid removed and rinsed; 1/2 c. canned tomato sauce; 2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 c. shredded low-fat Monterey jack cheese; 2 x plum tomatoes, diced; 2 x green onions, minced

Servings: persons

4 lrg (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 c. minced onions
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper
1/2 lb lean grnd beef
1 c. canned black beans, liquid removed and rinsed
1/2 c. canned tomato sauce
2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
1 c. shredded low-fat Monterey jack cheese
2 x plum tomatoes, diced
2 x green onions, minced

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Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat cookie sheet and long edges of jelly-roll pan with vegetable cooking spray.
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Place 2 tortillas on each side of cookie sheet.
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Using jelly-roll pan to hold tortillas in place, invert it in center of cookie sheet.
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Fold each tortilla over into taco shape and press onto top of jelly-roll to adhere, using more vegetable cooking spray if needed.
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Bake 5 to 7 min, till crisp.
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Cold on wire rack.
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Spray a medium nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray.
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Heat skillet over medium heat.
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Add in onions and cook till softened, 3 min.
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Add in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Add in chili pwdr, cumin, salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds more.
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Stir in grnd beef and cook till browned, about 4 min.
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Stir in black beans and tomato sauce.
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Simmer till heated through, 2 min.
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Spoon 3/4 c. beef filling into each prepared taco shell.
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Layer each with 1/2 c. lettuce and 1/4 c. cheese.
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Top with tomatoes and green onions.
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Total Fat 21 g
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Cooking Time: 25 min
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Degree of difficulty: Easy

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lrg (7-inch) flour tortillas, 1 c. minced onions, 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic, 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr, and more.

Yes, Beef And Black Bean Tacos Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!