Spicy Black Bean Taco Bake Food

SOFT PORK TACOS WITH SPICY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• PREPARE THE BEANS: In a large saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 7 minutes.
• Add to the beans, along with the tomato, oregano and enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours longer, replenishing the water if necessary.
• MEANWHILE, COOK THE PORK: Preheat the oven to 300. In a small enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the broth with the garlic, onion, habanero and serrano chiles, bay leaf, cumin and » teaspoon each of salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper and add it to the casserole.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, turning the pork once, until tender. Transfer the pork to a plate and cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle.
• Remove the bay leaf. Shred the pork into strips and stir into the broth. Season with salt. Fill the tortillas with pork and serve with the black beans and salsa.

SPICY BLACK BEAN CAKES

Steps:

• To prepare lime sour cream, mix the sour cream, lime juice, 1 small minced jalapeno, and salt together in a small bowl. Cover, and refrigerate.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook green onions until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic, 2 diced jalapenos, and cumin; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Transfer contents of skillet to a large bowl. Stir in black beans, and mash with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in sweet potatoes, egg, and bread crumbs. Divide into 8 balls, and flatten into patties.
• In the oven, set cooking rack about 4 inches from heat source. Set oven to broil. Lightly grease baking sheet with 1 tablespoon oil.
• Place bean patties on baking sheet, and broil 8 to 10 minutes. Turn cakes over, and broil until crispy, about 3 minutes more. Serve with lime sour cream.

TINK'S SPICY BEEF & BLACK BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss together lettuce, carrots, cabbage & green onions. Set aside.
• Brown beef in skillet until almost no pink remains, drain (if needed).
• Add garlic, onion & chipotle chili. Cook & stir until no pink remains in beef.
• Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt & black beans. Stir to combine & simmer until heated through.
• Warm the tortillas between paper towels or in tortilla warmer in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
• Top tortillas with sour cream, salad mixture, cheese, beef & bean mixture; fold & enjoy!

SPICY CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix chicken, red bell pepper, red onion, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning, and salt together in a large bowl. Combine black beans, hot water, and cumin in a separate bowl; roughly mash with a fork until evenly mixed.
• Layer 3 tortillas into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Top tortillas with 1/2 the salsa, 1/2 the black bean mixture, and 1/2 the chicken mixture. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with chicken mixture. Sprinkle casserole with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

NACHO PIE WITH SPICY TACO MEAT, BLACK BEANS & CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and chili pepper, and fry for about 5 minutes or until beef is well-browned. Drain. Add the spices (chili powder through cayenne), stir, and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the black beans and corn. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add 1/2 cup cheese and the beef mixture, stir to combine well.
• Coat a deep 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. Lay down the corn tortillas alongside the bottom and side of the pan to form a "tortilla pie crust." It helps to heat up your tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds beforehand to make them more pliable.
• Pour your beef-egg mixture in the the pie crust and spread it out evenly. Cook for 30 minutes, then remove and top with the rest of the cheese. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and let cool for at least ten minutes. Cut into wedges and top with a generous amount of pico de gallo.