Skillet Tex-Mex Mince with Spiced Black Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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A quick, flavor-packed Tex-Mex ground beef skillet with tender black beans and smoky spices, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal. This Mexican-inspired beef 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned black beans
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 small, finely chopped jalapeño
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 small finely chopped jalapeño to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no pink remains.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 1 cup diced tomatoes, then add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, allowing flavors to blend and liquids to reduce slightly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.