Fabulous Tortilla Filling

Elevate your taco nights with this "Fabulous Tortilla Filling" recipe, a vibrant and versatile mix that's bursting with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes! Made with your choice of ground beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat, this savory filling combines tender sautéed onions, garlic, and red bell peppers with warming spices like cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Black beans and diced tomatoes add heartiness, while a splash of lime juice and fresh cilantro (optional) lend a refreshing finish. Whether you're crafting tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or rice bowls, this one-skillet meal is a deliciously easy crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a must-try for fans of bold and satisfying Tex-Mex flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Juice of one lime

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef (or your chosen alternative). Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 5

Stir the cooked vegetables and meat together in the skillet.

Step 6

Add the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to evenly coat everything with the spices.

Step 7

Pour in the diced tomatoes and black beans. Stir and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro (if using) for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 9

Serve warm as a filling for tortillas, tacos, burritos, or quesadillas. You can also use it as a topping for rice bowls or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1273.8 grams (1273.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1850

Total Fat 128.40g	165%
Saturated Fat 42.70g	214%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.70g
Cholesterol 368mg	123%
Sodium 3529mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 78.50g	29%
Dietary Fiber 26.00g	93%
Total Sugars 21.50g
Protein 98.20g	196%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 3144mg	67%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.0%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 16.9%