Description
Savor restaurant-quality fajitas featuring a savory beef and black bean filling, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 lb (350 grams) thinly sliced beef
- 16 oz (475 mL) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 16 oz (475 mL) canned tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Flour tortillas, for serving
- Avocado, diced, for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet and stir fry until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder to the beef. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the canned tomatoes and black beans. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the flour tortillas according to package instructions.
- Serve the beef and bean mixture in the tortillas. Top with diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can omit the beef and double the beans. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat. Serve with additional lime wedges for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg