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Tex-Mex Skillet

This dish is packed with lean protein in the forms of black bean and lean ground beef. Chili powder, cumin, and fresh salsa add bold flavor to this Mexican-inspired recipe.

  • 20 minutes
  • 8 Servings
  • $9.00 or more

Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium head lettuce
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 can of black beans
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 2/3 cups frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 whole wheat flour tortillas
  • dash ground black pepper

Steps

1

Rinse lettuce, bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeño. Rinse and peel onion. Peel garlic.

2

Chop or shred lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic. Cut the jalapeño and bell peppers in half. Remove seeds with the tip of a knife. Dice peppers.

3

Over a small bowl, grate tomato and onion using the coarse side of a box grater. Collect all pulp and juices.

4

Grate cheddar cheese.

5

In a colander, drain and rinse beans.

6

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat, bell pepper, and garlic until meat is lightly browned. Drain to remove fat.

7

Stir in frozen corn, beans, water, and spices. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until most liquid is gone.

8

While meat mixture is simmering, make a salsa. Add jalapeño and a pinch of salt to the grated tomato and onion. Stir and set aside.

9

Divide the meat mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas. Top each with grated cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Roll up and serve.

10

Use any type of cooked beans in place of the black beans.

11

For a vegetarian option, use an extra can of drained and rinsed beans in place of the meat.

12

To increase heat, leave a few seeds from the jalapeño in the salsa. Or, season with an extra pinch of cayenne pepper.

13

Top with rinsed and chopped tomatoes, green onions, low-fat sour cream, or low-fat plain yogurt, if you like.

Ingredients

Serving Size:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories250
Total Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat7 g
Linoleic Acid1 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol30 mg
Carbohydrates31 g
Dietary Fiber12 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein20 g
Minerals
Calcium60 mg
Potassium872 mg
Sodium410 mg
Copper367 mg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium101 mg
Phosphorus375 mg
Selenium30 mcg
Zinc5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A40 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B121.3 mcg
Vitamin C18 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K18 mcg
Folate124 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.4 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin6 mg
Choline88 mg

Source:

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