Ground Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Black Beans

Name: Ground Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pound ground beef (80/20); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, diced (divided)); 2 clove garlic (minced (divided)); 1.5 ounce taco seasoning; 1 cup water; 16 tortillas (small); 2 can black beans (rinsed, drained); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped (divided)); 1 lime (halved); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 1 jalapeño (small, minced); 0.5 teaspoon salt

Flavorful ground beef seasoned with classic taco spices, served in warm tortillas with fresh pico de gallo and zesty cilantro-lime black beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.44/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, diced (divided))
2 clove garlic (minced (divided))
1.5 ounce taco seasoning
1 cup water
16 tortillas (small)
2 can black beans (rinsed, drained)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped (divided))
1 lime (halved)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1 jalapeño (small, minced)
0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and 1/2 of the diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in 1/2 of the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
While the beef cooks, in a separate medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the remaining 1/2 minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add the rinsed and drained black beans to the saucepan. Stir in 1/2 of the chopped fresh cilantro and the juice of 1/2 lime. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
For the pico de gallo, in a small bowl, combine diced Roma tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 of the chopped fresh cilantro, and the minced jalapeño (if using). Squeeze the juice of the remaining 1/2 lime over the mixture and stir to combine.
Warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave, oven, or skillet).
Serve the seasoned ground beef in warm tortillas, topped with pico de gallo and a side of cilantro-lime black beans.

Notes

Adjust the amount of jalapeño in the pico de gallo to your preferred spice level. Leftover taco meat and beans store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 607
Protein: 31.8 g
Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
Fat: 25.9 g
Fiber: 6.6 g
Sodium: 1506 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.8 g
Sugar: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg