Homestyle Mexican Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Savory ground beef seasoned with classic Mexican spices combined with black beans, served in warm corn tortillas topped with fresh garnishes. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef (80% lean), canned black beans, drained and rinsed, onion, finely chopped 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium (about 150g) onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• for serving lime wedges
• 1/4 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium finely chopped onion. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spoon until browned and onion is softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning beef and bean mixture into each tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup diced white onion, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing.