A Mexican-Italian fusion dish that will tantalize your taste buds! Taco-filled Cannelloni is a delicious blend of lean ground beef, black beans, onions, garlic, cheese, and more!
Did you know?
Cannelloni is an Italian dish dating back to the 18th century!
Introducing Taco-Filled Cannelloni, an Italian and Mexican fusion dish that will tantalize your taste buds! Cannelloni pasta tubes are stuffed with a Mexican-inspired mix of lean ground beef, black beans, onions, and garlic, then filled with cheese, rolled, and topped with a zesty tomato sauce. The combination of flavors from both cultures makes this dish a flavor explosion you won't want to miss!
Ingredients
- 200g cannelloni pasta tubes
- 500g lean ground beef
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon oregano,1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cook cannelloni tubes according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the beef, black beans, onion, and garlic, and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Stir in the olive oil and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the beef is cooked through.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a large bowl and add the cheddar cheese, stirring until combined.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray and spread 1 cup of diced tomatoes in the dish.
- Stuff each cannelloni tube with the beef and cheese mixture and place in the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining diced tomatoes with the tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Pour the mixture over the cannelloni.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add some extra love
For more flavor, try garnishing with pickled jalapenos and fresh herbs!
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