Beefy Black Bean Tacos

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 373 Calories; 4g Fat; 14g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 21mg Cholesterol; 373mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat. Points: 7

Ingredients

• 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (15-oz.) can low sodium black beans, un-drained
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
• Optional garnishes: tomatoes, lettuce, shredded low fat Cheddar cheese, salsa

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Place mixture in a colander and rinse under hot water; drain well. Wipe skillet with a paper towel and return beef mixture to skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in beans, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spoon mixture evenly into warmed tortillas; enjoy with optional garnishes.

SERVING SUGGESTION: A big salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure black beans are gluten free.