Layered Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Soft corn tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, black beans, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado to create a satisfying taco with bold flavors. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, 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 chopped onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup, drained and rinsed black beans
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup fresh salsa
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 2 tbsp, 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 heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Mix well and cook for 1 more minute until spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup drained and rinsed black beans to the beef mixture. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
5. Step 5: Warm 8 small corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
6. Step 6: To assemble each taco, layer 2-3 tbsp of the beef and black bean mixture on each tortilla, then add 1 tbsp fresh salsa, a few slices of 1 medium avocado, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro divided among the tacos.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.