Catalina Quesada
Community Education Specialist
Center for Population Health
UConn Health | Husky Nutrition
This Tex-Mex skillet can be used as a taco filling or try it over rice or your favorite whole grain.
Makes 8 Servings.
Ingredients
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef, or turkey or chicken
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12oz) package frozen corn
½ cup water
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp salt
Pinch ground black pepper
8 whole wheat flour tortillas (6 inch)
Toppings: Low-fat shredded cheese, lettuce, salsa
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat, bell pepper, and garlic, until meat is lightly browned. Drain to remove fat.
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.
Divide the mixture evenly among the 8 tortillas. Top each with cheese, salsa, and lettuce. Roll up and serve.
Nutrition information (includes ground beef in analysis)
Serving Size: 1 tortilla with about 1 cup skillet filling
Calories: 340
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Protein: 23g
Sodium: 330mg
Carbohydrates: 38g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 5g
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