Fabulous Fajita-Style Beef & Vegetable Bake

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3
Fabulous Fajita-Style Beef & Vegetable Bake recipe for delicious dinner
in Beef

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g lean ground beef ( typically less than 5 % fat )
200 g sweet potatoes , chunks
300 g mexican style beans , mix drained and rinsed
400 g chopped tomatoes
100 g jalapenos , drained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 avocado , stone removed
juice 1 lime
20 g coriander , chopped
4 wholemeal tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
381
Sugar
15.3g
Fat
10.8g
If you like Mexican-inspired cuisine, you'll love this easy and flavorful recipe! It's a healthy twist on fajitas, which usually served with flour tortillas, marinated meat, and grilled vegetables. This baked version is a quick and mess-free way to enjoy all of the flavors without all the fuss. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious and delicious, but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. The best part? You can easily customize this recipe to your liking by adding more or less heat and choosing your favorite toppings.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
2.Heat a large frying pan over a high heat and cook the beef for 5-6 mins until browned.
3.Add the sweet potatoes and cook for a further 5 mins.
4.Stir in the mexican style beans, chopped tomatoes, jalapenos, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.
5.Place the whole mixture into a large baking dish, add the tortillas on top and brush them with a little oil.
6.Bake for 25-30 mins, until the tortillas are crispy and golden. Serve with the avocado mashed with the lime juice and coriander.

PROS

This dish is high in protein, and it is gluten-free and dairy-free.

Filled with veggies, lean protein and whole grains, it’s a nourishing one-dish meal that can be made ahead of time.

The tortillas make for a perfect crunchy topping.

CONS

This recipe can be a little bit spicy for some people, if you don’t like spicy food, reduce the amount of jalapenos.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

One serving of this recipe provides 381 kcal, 25.9 g protein, 41.6 g carbohydrates (of which 15.3 g sugars), 10.8 g fat (of which 3.7 g saturates), 12.4 g fibre and 0.4 g salt.
Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals and may help improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

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