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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium onion) ¾ cup chopped poblano chile (about 1 medium chile) 1 pound 93/7 lean ground beef sirloin 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 medium garlic cloves) 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as Rotel) 1 ½ cups unsalted beef broth 1 cup fresh or frozen (and thawed) corn kernels ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 1 medium ripe avocado, cut into small cubes ¾ cup tortilla strips (about 1 ounce) ½ cup sour cream 2 ounces pre-shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 1/2 cup) Lime wedges Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add onion and poblano; cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Add ground beef; cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano and cayenne; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, pinto and black beans, diced tomatoes, broth, corn and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, undisturbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Top evenly with avocado, tortilla strips, sour cream and cheese. Serve alongside lime wedges. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 408 Calories 18g Fat 36g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 1/3 cups Calories 408 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 9g 32% Total Sugars 7g Protein 28g 56% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Sodium 606mg 26% Calcium 165mg 13% Potassium 772mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.