Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers ( seeded and diced (optional))
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 20 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 14 ounces pinto beans (cooked and rinsed)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 8 corn tortillas (cut in small squares)
  • 1-1/2 cup cheddar (shredded. May substitute Pepper Jack)
  • 1 lime (cut into 6 wedges)

Instruction

  • Add the ground beef to a large (12") iron skillet that has been heated for about 3 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to the meat and cook it for about two minutes.
  • Add the onion, bell peppers, and jalapenos.
  • Saute until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the olives, tomatoes, pinto beans, cumin, garlic powder, cilantro, and tortillas.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until the tortillas have softened and the dish is heated through.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Top with the shredded cheese, cover and turn off the heat.
  • Leave on the stove for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Top with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over the top.