Taco Beef & Pasta

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   10 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Pan Broiling
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Sirloin

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
• 2 cups (6 oz.) uncooked spiral pasta
• 1 jar (16 oz.) prepared mild or medium chunky salsa
• 1 can (15-16 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 packet (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. In medium bowl, combine beef and seasoning ingredients; toss to coat. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and stir-fry 1 minute, or until outside surface is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.

In same skillet, combine pasta, salsa, beans and water; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Return beef to skillet; stir to combine. Garnish as desired.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition info per serving: 473 calories; 36 g protein; 55 g carbohydrate; 11 g fat; 5.4 mg iron; 876 mg sodium; 69 mg cholesterol.