Mexican-Style Beef and Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Juicy spiced ground beef and hearty black beans tucked into warm tortillas, topped with a refreshing cilantro lime cabbage slaw. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, black beans, taco seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, for serving (optional) sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, cooking for 3 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 grated medium carrot, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss well to create the slaw.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly toasted.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by spooning the beef and bean mixture evenly into the tortillas and topping each with a generous amount of cilantro lime slaw. Serve with 1/4 cup sour cream on the side if desired.