BEEF TACOS WITH CORN SALSA

By jarren

Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs extra-lean ground beef
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/2 cu cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 tsp grated lime zest
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 8 - 6 " flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.

Add beef; cook, breaking up with back of spoon, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder and half each of the salt and pepper. Remove from heat and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine avocado, corn, tomatoes, green onion, lime zest, lime juice and remaining salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide beef mixture among tortillas; top each with corn salsa, sour cream and Cheddar cheese.