Mexican black beans with spicy avocado and grilled tortilla

Ingredients

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Units: Metric Imperial (US)

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• 500g rump steak, fat trimmed, chopped in chunks
  
• cooking spray oil
  
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 large carrot, peeled, diced
  
• 1 small courgettezucchiniX, trimmed, diced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning, plus extra ¼ teaspoon
  
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  
• 2 x 400g cans black beans, drained, rinsed
  
• 400g can cherry tomatoes
  
• 1 cup water
  
• ½ firm ripe avocado, diced
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriandercilantroX
  
• squeeze lemon juice (optional)
  
• 4 wholemeal tortillas, plain, grilled

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Instructions

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1. Mince the beef. Spray a large saucepan with oil and set over a high heat. Brown mince and set aside.
2. Spray saucepan again with oil and set over a medium heat. Add onion, carrot and courgette. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic and Mexican seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add cooked mince, black beans, tomatoes and water to saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until mixture is thick.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl combine extra Mexican seasoning, avocado and coriander. Add lemon juice (if desired).
5. Place 1 grilled tortilla on each serving plate. Top with bean mixture and spicy avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 485 cal

Kilojoules 2030 kJ

Total fat 18 g

Saturated fat 5 g

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First published: May 2017

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