4 Mouth-Watering Tex Mex Recipes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and still melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is typically cheaper and lower in fat.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado mash

💰Cheaper: avocado

Using just avocado reduces costs while keeping the flavor.

Prepare the taco filling by browning ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

Add black beans to the skillet and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Warm corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

Assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, and chopped onion.

Add sliced jalapeños for heat, if desired.

Drizzle with sour cream and spoon on guacamole.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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