Description
Delicious and customizable beef tacos perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) of corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Tortilla chips or taco shells for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the ground beef. Break it up with a spatula as it cooks. Season it with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic: Once the beef is browned, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Mix in beans and corn: Stir in the black beans and corn, mixing well.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Pour in the diced tomatoes and sprinkle the taco seasoning. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step helps the flavors blend together.
- Melt cheese: Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Cover the skillet to let the cheese melt, which will take just a few minutes.
- Garnish: Garnish with cilantro if you wish. This adds a nice fresh touch.
- Serve: Serve the mixture in taco shells or with tortilla chips. You can also add extra toppings like sour cream, salsa, or avocado if desired.
Notes
Consider adding a variety of toppings for a fun taco bar experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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