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Beef, Black Bean, and Corn Tacos

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Alex Lau

Separate compartments are key to packing this lunch. Switch up the fixings to keep it fresh: Salsa, guac, and sour cream are all good options.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Fresno chile, stem removed, seeded, finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sweet paprika
1 pound ground beef, preferably chuck
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed
1 14-oz. can cherry tomatoes, drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
12 corn or flour tortillas, warmed, or tortilla chips
3 ounces cheddar, grated
1 avocado, sliced

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and Fresno chile and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika and cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, and ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Season again with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced slightly and tomatoes have burst, 8–10 minutes. Serve 1/3-cup portions of meat mixture over soft tacos or alongside chips; top with cheese and avocado.

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