Description
These beef tacos are loaded with beans, vegetables, and tomatoes to boost the nutrients and fiber in each serving!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 zucchini, small diced
- 1 red bell pepper, small diced
- 1 onion, small diced
- salt and pepper
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (I use this homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Finely dice your vegetables. Having the vegetables finely diced is key in having them accepted by picky family members. 😉 I use this vegetable chopper and it makes dicing the vegetables so fast and they are all small and uniform.
- Sauté your vegetables. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened—about 5 minutes.
- Brown the beef. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it apart and cook until it’s fully browned throughout. Drain any excess liquid from the pan.
- Build the flavor. Add the taco seasoning, drained black beans, fire roasted diced tomatoes with their juice, and water. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Simmer. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and let it cook for 10–15 minutes. This step lets all those flavors meld together beautifully—don’t skip it!
- Serve it up! Spoon the beef mixture into hard or soft taco shells and top with whatever your heart desires. See my topping suggestions below!
Notes
Toppings to pile on:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (a great high-protein swap!)
- Fresh restaurant style salsa or pico de gallo
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime
- Pickled jalapeños
Side dishes to round out the meal:
- Cilantro Lime Rice (you could also make this a taco bowl and not use shells at all)
- Bean Salad
- Tortilla chips with salsa or simple guacamole
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner recipe
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 3.1 grams
- Fat: 3.6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 11.9 grams
- Fiber: 4.3 grams
- Protein: 19 grams