Tex-Mex Beef and Bean Tortillas

This satisfying skillet meal packs a powerful punch of lean protein and dietary fiber from the combination of lean beef, black beans, and whole wheat tortillas.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (8 servings), not per serving.

• 1/2 medium head lettuce, shredded · 31 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced · 26 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 large tomato, grated · 46 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced · 32 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium red onion, grated · 45 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves garlic, minced · 8 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, grated · 169 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed · 708 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 pound lean ground beef · 646 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 2/3 cups frozen corn · 310 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 8 whole wheat flour tortillas (6 inch) · 532 kcal in the whole recipe
• Ground black pepper to taste

Method

1. Prepare the fresh salsa by mixing the grated tomato, grated red onion, diced jalapeño, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside. Shred the lettuce and grate the cheddar cheese.

   

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic until the meat is lightly browned, then drain any excess fat.

   

3. Stir in the frozen corn, rinsed black beans, water, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.

   

4. Warm the whole wheat tortillas, then divide the warm meat and bean mixture evenly among them. Top each with the grated cheese, fresh salsa, and shredded lettuce, roll up, and enjoy!

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.