TACO BEEF AND PASTA

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This is a low fat and deliciously filling meal with lots of flavor . Serve with crusty bread and a tossed green salad.

Provided by Kayce

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds top round steak, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
3 cloves crushed garlic
2 cups chunky salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a small bowl roll beef strips in the taco seasoning until coated. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Saute beef and garlic until beef is no longer pink; about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Mix together in skillet the cooked pasta, black beans, salsa and water; cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Combine with beef in a large bowl and serve sprinkled with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 60.5 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 32.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1197.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g