Ingredients for Single Meal
- 1 - lb(s) ground beef
- 1 - Tbsp minced onion
- 1 - packet(s) taco seasoning
- 1 - 15 oz. can(s) black beans
- - Salt and pepper
- 1 - bag(s) corn tortilla chips**
- 1 - cup(s) shredded Mexican blend cheese**
- Garnish: - sour cream**
- Garnish: - guacamole**
- Side: - fruit**
- 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- Open, drain and rinse the black beans.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the minced onion and taco seasoning. Drain and return to the skillet. Mix in the black beans and toss for a minute or two over low heat, then remove from heat.
- Add the tortilla chips to the base of a 7×11 or 9×9-inch baking dish. Add the beef-bean mixture over the top and then add the shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese has melted through.
- Prepare the fruit.
- Top with dollops of sour cream, guacamole or other favorite taco toppings.
- Serve Beef & Black Bean Oven Tacos with fruit.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- Brown 2 lbs. ground beef with 2 Tbsp minced onion and 2 packets taco seasoning. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Open, drain and rinse 2 cans of black beans.
To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:
- Half of the browned ground beef
- 1 - 15 oz. can black beans
Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put tray in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a warm shallow dish of water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the skillet to reheat the beef and beans, then assemble and bake the nachos as directed.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Omit the cheese topping and sour cream garnish for dairy-free meal.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Recipe is gluten-free when served with gluten-free sides.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Beef & Black Bean Oven Nachos
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw, reheat beef and beans in skillet, assemble nachos with shredded cheese and bake at 400 F for 10 - 15 minutes. Top with garnishes.
Serve with fruit.
