Tex-Mex Skillet

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

Makes

8 Servings

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 reduced fat cheddar cheese
• 1 can of low-sodium black beans
• 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
• 2 2/3 cups frozen corn
• 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)
• ground black pepper

Directions

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.

Notes

Use any type of cooked beans in place of the black beans. For a vegetarian option, use an extra can of drained and rinsed beans in place of the meat. To increase heat, leave a few seeds from the jalapeño in the salsa. Or, season with an extra pinch of cayenne pepper. Top with rinsed and chopped tomatoes, green onions, low-fat sour cream, or low-fat plain yogurt, if you like. Learn more about: Lettuce Bell Peppers Tomatoes Onions Garlic Corn