Tink’s Spicy Beef & Black Bean Tacos

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 0
Tink's Spicy Beef & Black Bean Tacos - A Spicy Twist on a Classic Dish
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 head lettuce , shredded
2 carrots , shredded
1/4 head purple cabbage , shredded
4 green onions , sliced into 1/4 sections on the diagonal
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic , minced
1/2 cup white onion , diced
1 chipotle chile in adobo , diced
1 can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1 can black beans , rinsed & drained
6 -8 flour tortillas ( I like tomato & basil flavored )
sour cream ( optional )
cheese , shredded ( I used Mexican 4-cheese blend )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
450
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Tacos are a popular Mexican dish that have made their way all over the world. This particular recipe, Tink's Spicy Beef & Black Bean Tacos, puts a spicy twist on a classic dish. The ground beef is simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with black beans added for extra fiber and protein. Served on warm tortillas with shredded lettuce, carrots, purple cabbage, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream, these tacos make for a quick and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed any night of the week.

Instructions

1.Begin by shredding the lettuce, carrots, and purple cabbage.
2.In a skillet, cook ground beef, garlic, and onion until the beef is browned.
3.Add the chipotle chile, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and salt and bring to a boil.
4.Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes. Stir in the black beans.
5.In a separate skillet, heat the flour tortillas until warm and slightly crispy on each side.
6.Build each taco by layering the shredded vegetables, beef and bean mixture, shredded cheese, and sour cream (optional).
7.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

These tacos are a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family.

The black beans add extra protein and fiber to the dish.

CONS

The chipotle chile can make these tacos quite spicy, so adjust the amount to your taste.

Sour cream and cheese can add extra calories and fat to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc.
Black beans are a good source of fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals, including folate and magnesium.

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