Spiced Beef and Black Bean Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Flavorful beef and black bean tacos with a balanced spice blend, served with fresh toppings for a satisfying meal. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, canned black beans, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 8 oz ground beef
• 1/2 cup, drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium, diced onion
• 1 clove, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 small corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 lime wedges
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 diced medium onion and 1 minced garlic clove, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup drained black beans, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes until the spices are fragrant and mixture is heated through.
4. Step 4: Warm 4 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds each side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by dividing the beef and bean mixture evenly among tortillas, topping with 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and a dollop of 1/4 cup sour cream.
6. Step 6: Serve with 4 lime wedges to squeeze over tacos just before eating.