High-Altitude Spiced Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Flavorful ground beef tacos with black beans and smoky spices, perfect for enjoying bold Mexican street food flavors elevated to new heights. This Mexican-inspired high-protein 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 ground beef
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 15 oz, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 lime wedges

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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 diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp chili powder to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 15 oz drained and rinsed canned black beans, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
6. Step 6: To serve, spoon the beef and bean mixture evenly onto the tortillas. Garnish each with chopped fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime from the 4 lime wedges.