Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos
 
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Serves: 16
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large, sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 (15 oz.) can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz. frozen corn
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
  • 16 whole wheat tortilla soft taco shells
  • Salsa, sour cream or greek yogurt and cheese for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onion has softened and starts to turn translucent.
  3. Add ground beef. Break apart as it starts to cook and brown or cook until no pink remains, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin and water to the ground beef as it is cooking.
  5. Once cooked through, add black beans and corn. Cook to heat the black beans and corn through.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Warm tortillas by placing on a microwave safe place covered with parchment paper. Microwave for one minutes.
  8. Assemble by placing a spoonful of the beef mixture on the tortilla with sour cream or greek yogurt, salsa and cheese.
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/corn-black-bean-beef-soft-tacos/