Beef and Veggie Taco Filling

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 450 gGround beef
• 80 gCarrot
• 60 gCelery
• 20 gOlive oil
• 10 gChili powder
• 5 gGarlic powder
• 120 gWater
• 240 gBlack beans
• 160 gCorn
• 400 gRice, cooked
• 200 gTomato, diced
• 120 gOnion
• 15 gFajita seasoning

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep ingredients

   Chop the carrot, celery, and onion, measure all spices and liquids, and set a skillet and spoon by the stovetop. · 5 min

   What to look for: Vegetables softened and glossy

2. 2
   Sauté vegetables

   Heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the carrot, celery, and onion until softened and lightly fragrant; transfer to a bowl. · 5 min

   What to look for: vegetables softened and glossy

3. 3
   Brown beef

   Add ground beef to the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook until browned, drain excess fat, then stir in fajita seasoning, chili powder, and garlic powder. · 6 min

   When it is done: Beef reaches 71°C / 160°F at the center.

4. 4
   Simmer beans and corn

   Pour in the water, then add black beans and corn, stirring well and simmering over medium heat to blend flavors. · 8 min

   What to look for: mixture gently bubbling

5. 5
   Combine vegetables

   Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet and cook briefly, stirring until everything is evenly mixed and heated through. · 3 min

   What to look for: mixture evenly combined

6. 6
   Add rice and tomato

   Remove the skillet from the heat, then gently fold in the cooked rice and diced tomato until just combined. · 2 min

   What to look for: rice and tomato evenly distributed

7. 7
   Serve filling

   Spoon the beef and veggie taco filling onto plates and serve warm as the main dish. · 2 min