Taco Beef and Pasta

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a low fat and deliciously filling meal with lots of flavor . Serve with crusty bread and a tossed green salad.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Taco Beef and Pasta

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ pounds top round steak

cut into 1/4 inch strips

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

3 cloves crushed garlic

2 cups chunky salsa

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

½ cup water

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

In a small bowl roll beef strips in the taco seasoning until coated. In a large skillet over medium heat warm olive oil. Saute beef and garlic until beef is no longer pink; about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

Mix together in skillet the cooked pasta black beans salsa and water; cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Combine with beef in a large bowl and serve sprinkled with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Taco Beef and Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 425.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.9g 66%

Carbohydrates: 46.3g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 6.5g 26%

Sugars: 4.9g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 60.5mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 284.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.4mg 57%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 83.9mcg 21%

Calcium: 59mg 6%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 47.1mg 17%

Potassium: 546.6mg 15%

Sodium: 1197.3mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 103.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.