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.
Ingredients
1/2 medium head lettuce
1 medium green bell pepper
1 large tomato
1 small jalapeno pepper
1 medium red onion
2 cloves garlic
2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese
15 1/2 ounces can of black beans (no salt added)
1 pound lean ground beef (turkey or chicken)
12 ounces bag frozen corn
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (6 inch)
Pinch ground black pepper
Directions
1. Rinse lettuce, bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeño. Rinse and peel onion. Peel garlic.
2. Chop or shred lettuce into bitesize pieces. Mince garlic. Halve the jalapeño and bell peppers. 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.
Notes
Use any type of cooked beans in place of the black beans.
