Garland-Inspired Tex-Mex Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Soft corn tortillas filled with spiced ground beef and black beans, topped with fresh salsa and regional Tex-Mex flavors for a satisfying taco night. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (80% lean) ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup canned, drained and rinsed black beans
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 lime wedges
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 small, seeded and minced jalapeño pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup drained black beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the spices are well incorporated and beans are heated through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
6. Step 6: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 small minced jalapeño, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to make a fresh salsa.
7. Step 7: Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef and bean mixture into each tortilla, topping with the fresh salsa, and serving with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.