Mexican Mushroom-Beef Blend Base (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 medium yellow onion
02 - 8 oz fresh button or crimini mushrooms
03 - 1 lb lean ground beef
04 - 1 Tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 15-oz cans black beans, drained
06 - 1 1-oz package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
07 - 1 15-oz can crushed tomatoes
08 - 1 11-oz can yellow kernel corn, drained

# Instructions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse onion and mushrooms to a coarse texture. Set aside.
02 - In a large frying pan, brown the ground beef. Drain fat and set aside.
03 - In the same frying pan, heat oil. Add the mushroom mixture and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until most of the moisture is released.
04 - Add black beans to the mushroom mixture and mix well.
05 - Add the cooked beef, taco seasoning, crushed tomatoes, and corn to the black bean and mushroom blend. Mix well and cook until heated through.