Taco-Spiced Beef and Black Bean Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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A quick skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef and black beans with classic taco spices, perfect for a weeknight dinner or taco filling. This Mexican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lean 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 380 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 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small, diced yellow onion
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
1 can (14 oz), drained chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 pound lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Step 4: Stir in 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans and 1 can (14 oz) drained chopped tomatoes.
Step 5: Season with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well and reduce heat to medium-low.
Step 6: Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.