Game Day Spiced Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Hearty beef tacos with smoky spices and black beans, perfect for a lively game day gathering. This Mexican-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, black beans, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 grams ground beef
1 cup canned, drained and rinsed black beans
1 medium, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small corn tortillas
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 500 grams ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until the spices are well blended.
Step 4: Add 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to warm through.
Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
Step 6: Spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly onto the tortillas, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.