Hearty Mexican Beef and Black Bean Tacos with Avocado Salsa

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Robust ground beef and black bean tacos topped with a fresh avocado salsa, perfect for a quick and flavorful Mexican meal. This Mexican-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), taco seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1 can drained black beans; cook for 3 more minutes until heated through and mixture is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, combine 1 diced medium avocado, 1 diced medium tomato, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, and 1/2 tsp salt to make the avocado salsa.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the beef and bean mixture evenly onto each tortilla, topping with avocado salsa. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream if desired.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately while warm with extra lime wedges on the side.

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