Taco-Seasoned Beef and Black Bean Burritos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

Savory ground beef cooked with classic taco spices and black beans, wrapped in warm tortillas for a flavorful handheld meal. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef (80/20), olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes until heated through.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Divide the beef and bean mixture evenly among tortillas, then top each with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp sour cream, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Step 6: Roll the tortillas tightly into burritos. Serve with 1 lime wedge each for squeezing over the top.