High Protein Classic Beef Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Classic Beef Tacos—a delicious, healthy spin on a cherished favorite! Packed with lean ground beef and hearty black beans, this recipe delivers a protein-rich punch while staying true to the bold and savory flavors you love. Seasoned to perfection with a custom taco seasoning blend and enhanced by the freshness of diced onions, garlic, and vibrant toppings like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro, every bite is a fiesta of flavor. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and finished with a squeeze of lime, these tacos are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party platter. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy, nutritious, and undeniably delicious meal that will satisfy your cravings while supporting a healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the beef mixture in the skillet.
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble the tacos by distributing the beef and bean mixture evenly among the tortillas.
Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the top before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.1 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.3 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 460 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 4112 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 385.4 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 76.5 g | 273% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 192.6 g | 385% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1702 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 30.5 mg | 169% | |
| Potassium | 2192 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
