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Skillet Beef Tacos with Corn and Bell Pepper Salsa

Skillet Beef Tacos with Corn and Bell Pepper Salsa

Dinner
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Servings
2
Calories
722
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Chef's Note

For extra flavor, try charring the corn in a dry skillet before adding it to the salsa. This adds a smoky element that complements the beef wonderfully!

Tags
beef
tacos
Mexican
corn
bell pepper
high-protein
skillet
quick
dinner
Ingredients
  • 12 oz lean ground beef (90/10)

  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 medium red bell pepper

  • 1/2 small red onion

  • 1 small jalapeño

  • 1 lime

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

  • 6 small corn tortillas

  • 1 medium avocado

  • 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
  • 1

    Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces (about 1/4 inch).

  • 2

    Finely dice 1/2 small red onion.

  • 3

    Remove seeds from the jalapeño and finely dice.

  • 4

    Roughly chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.

  • 5

    Cut the lime in half and juice it, setting aside 2 tablespoons of juice.

  • 6

    In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, 1/4 of the diced red onion, half of the diced jalapeño, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

  • 7

    Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  • 8

    Add the remaining diced red onion and jalapeño to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.

  • 9

    Add 12 oz ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.

  • 10

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over the beef and stir to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes.

  • 11

    While the beef cooks, dice the avocado into small cubes.

  • 12

    Warm 6 corn tortillas according to package directions (either in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds, or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side).

  • 13

    To assemble tacos, place equal portions of the beef mixture onto each tortilla.

  • 14

    Top each taco with corn and bell pepper salsa, diced avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

  • 15

    Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with lime wedges from the remaining lime half.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
722
Calories
54g
Protein
72g
Carbs
24g
Fat

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