Beef & Black Bean Tacos
Enjoy these flavourful Beef & Black Bean Tacos, a fantastic high-protein meal perfect for any night of the week. Packed with lean steak and high-fibre black beans, this recipe supports muscle health and promotes a happy gut. The addition of creamy avocado and fresh vegetables makes it a nutrient-dense choice that is also naturally gluten-free.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$17.80
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£12.75
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 605 kcal
- Protein: 35 g
- Fats: 25 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fibre: 8 g
Tags
Gluten Free High Protein High Fibre Lunch Dinner
Ingredients
- Mexican seasoning - 3 tsp.
- olive oil - 2 tbsp.
- lean beef steak - 14 oz. (400g)
- red pointed peppers - 2 (cut into rings)
- can black beans - 2 cups (400g) (rinsed and drained)
- taco shells - 12
- avocado - 1
- iceberg lettuce - 1 ½ cup (100g) (chopped)
- Greek yoghurt (0% fat) - scant ½ cup (115g)
- lime - 1
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
- 2. Mix 2 teaspoons of the spices with 1 tablespoon of oil and rub the steaks with it.
- 3. Heat a dry frying pan and fry the steaks for about 4 minutes (or adjust time to cook to your liking), turning halfway. Place the steaks on a plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes.
- 4. In the mean time, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and cook the peppers with the rest of the spices for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the beans and heat for another 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. Heat the taco shells in the oven according to the instructions on the package.
- 6. Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, then cut it into strips.
- 7. Cut the cooked steaks into thin strips. Fill the tacos with the lettuce, steak strips, peppers, avocado and top with