Why this fits a family on a budget
Ground beef is ready to go and this hits a different flavor note than the other meals, though at $14.55 it's the priciest option here.
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can canned black beans
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 each yellow onion
• 1 each green bell pepper
• 3 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 package flour tortillas
• 1 each lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
1. Dice the onion and bell pepper into small pieces, about 1/2 inch. Mince the garlic cloves.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
3. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until the onion is translucent and the edges start to brown.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
5. Add the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until no pink remains.
6. Drain any excess grease by carefully tilting the pan and spooning it off.
7. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute so the spices bloom in the heat.
8. Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the skillet along with the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir everything together.
9. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 5–6 minutes, until the liquid reduces slightly and the mixture thickens up.
10. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top and stir. Taste and add salt if needed.
11. Warm the tortillas in the microwave — wrap them in a damp paper towel and heat for 30 seconds.
12. Serve the skillet mixture spooned into tortillas. Offer any toppings you have on hand like salsa or sliced avocado.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
This recipe was generated by Plento Pasto's AI from a library of family-friendly dishes and reviewed for a real photo before publishing. Cooking times, costs, and nutrition are estimates — use your judgment in the kitchen.