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Beef and Black Bean Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1094kcal

Ingredients

Chips and Guacamole

  • 1 Avocado cut in half
  • 2 tsp Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Beef and Black Beans Street Tacos

  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz Ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 4 Flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 TBSP Sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)

Limeade

  • 24 oz Limeade cold
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients as directed above.
  • In a bowl mash the avocado with a fork. Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Break the beef apart with a spatula and cook until nicely browned, about 5–6 minutes. Add the rinsed black beans to the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beans are heated through.
  • Optional: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
  • Portion the beef and black bean mixture evenly into the tortillas. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream or crema if using.
  • Serve the tacos alongside tortilla chips with guacamole and limeade.

Nutrition

Calories: 1094kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 1281mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 2878IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 7mg