Beef Nacho Bowls

INGREDIENTS:

-1 ½ tablespoons chili powder

-2 teaspoons each ground cumin and onion powder

-1 teaspoon garlic powder

-½ teaspoon each salt and pepper

-450 g lean ground beef

-1 can (540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed

-4 cups shredded romaine lettuce

-2 tomatoes, diced

-1 green or red pepper, sliced

-1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

-½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

-½ cup sour cream (optional)

-2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

METHOD:

  • In small bowl, stir together chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  • In large non-stick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  • Add spice mixture and beans; cook for 2 minutes.

  • Divide romaine among 4 serving bowls.

  • Spoon beef mixture over each; top with tomatoes, peppers, avocado and cheese.

  • Dollop with sour cream and top with cilantro if desired.

    Makes 4 servings; count each serving as 4 proteins and 1 fat (or 2 if using sour cream).

    Recipe courtesy of Canadian Living.

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