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Beef, Black Bean, and Corn Nachos

4.3

(19)

Susan Richardson of Edina, Minnesota, writes: "My mother worked full-time when I was growing up, so as the oldest daughter in a family of six children, I did a lot of cooking. From the time I was seven years old, my mom taught me how to cook and bake — salad, bread, vegetables, and dessert were pretty much part of every dinner. Even today, I make it a point to prepare and eat dinner with my two teenage children. Though we're very busy, we'll never abandon our dinner ritual. It's the time when we can talk and reconnect."

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
1 16-ounce package frozen corn, thawed
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Tortilla chips
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sour cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is very tender, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, breaking up with back of fork, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, and sugar; stir 30 seconds. Add beans, corn, and tomato sauce. Cover; simmer until beef is cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix in cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Line 8 serving bowls with tortilla chips. Spoon beef mixture over chips. Top with cheese and sour cream.

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