Mexican Beef & Black Bean Pasta with All the Fixins

Name: Mexican Beef & Black Bean Pasta with All the Fixins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Canola Or Vegetable Oil; 1 Small Onion, Diced; 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Short Pasta; 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed; 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; 1/2 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/2 Lime, Juiced; 1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese; Salsa And Sour Cream For Garnish, If Desired

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Canola Or Vegetable Oil
1 Small Onion, Diced
1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Short Pasta
1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
1/2 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/2 Lime, Juiced
1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
Salsa And Sour Cream For Garnish, If Desired

1
Heat oil in a very large pan over medium-high heat and add the onions and peppers.
2
Cook for a few minutes until softened.
3
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened slightly.
4
Crumble in the ground beef and add the black beans, chili powder, garlic powder and chili flakes.
5
Stir to combine and simmer until beef is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
6
Taste the mixture, season with salt and pepper and taste again.
7
Feel free to add a little Tabasco or Franks Red Hot if you wish!
8
Turn off heat.
9
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
10
Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
11
Pour pasta and the pasta water into the pan with the beef mixture and toss to combine.
12
Fold in the corn, cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce and cilantro.
13
Season with salt and pepper if necessary and add the lime juice.
14
Toss once more and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter.
15
Sprinkle the feta on top and garnish with a dollop each of salsa and sour cream if desired.
16
Serve immediately.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Canola Or Vegetable Oil, 1 Small Onion, Diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste, and more.

Yes, Mexican Beef & Black Bean Pasta with All the Fixins falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!