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Zesty Mexicana with Greens

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green bell pepper cut into half strips
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper cut into half
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 tsp. olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 pound ground beef grass-fed
  • 2 cans black and/or pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 jar salsa mild or medium
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 head fresh romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp. guacamole or plain yogurt per serving for garnish (optional)

Seasoning Mex Mix

  • 1 tsp. cumin ground
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder OR 3-4 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 3 tsp. oregano dried
  • 2 tsp. Himalayan or sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions and saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Add in ground meat and break up large chunks.
  • Sprinkle in the mex seasonings and cook for another 7-8 minutes until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the salsa and beans (mash half of the beans if desired for a creamier texture).
  • Allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
  • Serve mexicana mix over lettuce and top with a few tablespoons of plain yogurt or homemade guacamole.