Spooky Halloween Tacos

Ingredients:

• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños

Directions:

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
5. Stir in black beans, pumpkin puree, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through and well combined.
6. While the filling cooks, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
7. Spoon the pumpkin beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
8. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and pickled jalapeños for a festive and flavorful finish.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy the spooky colors and flavors.