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Beef Steak & Black Bean Soft Tacos

Name: Beef Steak & Black Bean Soft Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 1 pound beef Bottom Round Steaks, cut 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup salsa, divided; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt added black beans; 8 small corn tortillas (5 to 6-inch diameter), warmed; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 medium ripe avocado, cut into 8 thin slices; 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 6 - 12 hours
Cook Time: 2 - 5 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound beef Bottom Round Steaks, cut 1/4 inch thick
1 cup salsa, divided
2 tsp chili powder
1-1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1 can (15 oz) no-salt added black beans
8 small corn tortillas (5 to 6-inch diameter), warmed
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup diced red onion
2 tbsp + 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium ripe avocado, cut into 8 thin slices
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions:

Combine 1/2 cup salsa, chili powder and 1 teaspoon cumin.
Place beef Steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
Combine 1 cup beans, remaining 1/2 cup salsa and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in medium microwave-safe bowl.
Mash with fork into chunky paste.
Cover and microwave on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until hot, stirring once. Keep warm.
Preheat grill to medium.
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade.
Cooking in batches, if necessary, place steaks on cooking grid and cook 2 to 3 minutes for medium rare (145°F) doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.)
Remove steaks from grill; keep warm. Repeat with remaining steaks.
Spread bean mixture evenly on tortillas.
Cut steaks into 4 pieces each and divide evenly among tortillas.
Top beef with remaining 1/2 cup beans, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, cilantro, avocado and lime wedge, as desired.
Fold tortillas in half to serve.