Taco Mix with Black Beans
Taco Mix with Black Beans brings together browned lean beef and tender black beans simmered with salsa and taco seasoning for a savory, lightly saucy filling. It’s hearty, satisfying, and versatile—perfect tucked into tacos or burritos, piled over nachos, or spooned onto a taco salad for a quick lunch or casual weeknight meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco Mix with Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, then cook and stir until browned and crumbly.
- 2
Stir in black beans, salsa, water, and taco seasoning; cook, stirring often, until heated through.
- Calories 221.43 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 13.5 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 13.52 g 5%
- Total Fat 12.28 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.68 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.4 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 314.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 3.43 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.97 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 53.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 51.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 24.41 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Taco Mix with Black Beans is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Ground Beef, Salsa, and Taco Seasoning. Each serving provides about 221.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco Mix with Black Beans?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Taco Mix with Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Ground Beef, Salsa, Taco Seasoning, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco Mix with Black Beans?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 221.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco Mix with Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Taco Mix with Black Beans healthy?
- Taco Mix with Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 221.43 calories and 13.5 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.48 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.68 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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