15-Minute One-Pan Beef and Black Bean Tacos with Salsa Fresca and Lime Crema

Craving tacos but short on time? These one-pan beef and black bean tacos are your answer. In just 15 minutes, you can have a flavorful filling made with ground beef, black beans and a Tex-Mex spice blend, all cooked in a single skillet. The best part? You get to top them with a bright salsa fresca made from fresh tomatoes and scallions, plus a creamy lime crema that adds a zesty finish.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without a lot of cleanup. Serve the tacos with warm flour tortillas and let everyone customize their own. Feel free to add extra lime juice or your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick!

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Ingredients

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Black BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tex-Mex PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and half of the lime juice to make the lime crema. Set aside.
2. In another small bowl, combine diced tomato and sliced scallions to make the salsa fresca. Set aside.
3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Stir in the Tex-Mex paste and Southwest spice blend, then add the drained black beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
6. Fill each tortilla with the beef and bean mixture. Top with salsa fresca and a drizzle of lime crema. Serve with remaining lime wedges.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Yes, corn tortillas work great. Warm them in a dry skillet or microwave before serving.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Absolutely! Substitute the ground beef with an extra can of black beans or your favorite plant-based ground meat.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the beef and bean mixture separately from the tortillas and toppings in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.