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Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos

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Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos are a quick, easy and healthy weeknight meal to add to the rotation. Kid-friendly and approved by the whole family. #weeknightmeal #kidfirendly #healthyrecipe by beckysbestbites.com

Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos are a tasty, quick, easy and healthy weeknight meal to add to the rotation. They are definitely kid-friendly and approved by the whole family. These tacos are full of flavor, fiber-rich (thanks to the corn and black beans) and ready in 20 minutes or less.

Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos are kid-friendly and weeknight-friendly. On the table in 20 minutes or less. By beckysbestbites.com

I have chatted before about my boyfriend’s 5-year-old son, Hank, in posts like this one: Summer Gazpacho Salad and a 5 Year Old’s Birthday! He is a good eater, but he isn’t a fan of ‘healthy’ meals. Chicken nuggets, BBQ sandwiches and chips are among his favs! I have tried (and failed) with some of my recipes.

Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos #kidfriendly #weeknightmeal #healthyrecipe beckysbestbites.com

However, these Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos are a winner with the 5-year-old!! He actually requests these whenever he comes down to stay with us 🙂 Do what? He is requesting one of my recipes?? Yay! Big win!!

Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos. No package taco mix here. Adding fresh corn and black beans givens them a fiber-boost. beckysbestbites.com

We’ve got no package taco mix here, only fresh herbs and spices go into this taco mix. Adding fresh corn and black beans gives these tacos a fiber-boost that the picky 5-year-old didn’t even notice.

Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos #kidfriendly #weeknight #healthyrecipe beckysbestbites.com

MMMMM…up close and personal to the Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos!!! Can you understand why he ate 4 of them?!? Yes, you read that right the 5-year-old ate 4 TACOS!!!

Here is the recipe for Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos:

4.5 from 4 reviews
Corn, Black Bean and Beef Soft Tacos
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Author: Becky's Best Bites
Serves: 16
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large, sweet yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 (15 oz.) can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz. frozen corn
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
  • 16 whole wheat tortilla soft taco shells
  • Salsa, sour cream or greek yogurt and cheese for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, add onion and garlic to the pan. Sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onion has softened and starts to turn translucent.
  3. Add ground beef. Break apart as it starts to cook and brown or cook until no pink remains, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin and water to the ground beef as it is cooking.
  5. Once cooked through, add black beans and corn. Cook to heat the black beans and corn through.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Warm tortillas by placing on a microwave safe place covered with parchment paper. Microwave for one minutes.
  8. Assemble by placing a spoonful of the beef mixture on the tortilla with sour cream or greek yogurt, salsa and cheese.
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Comments

  1. gloria kersh says

    09/29/2014 at 10:33 am

    These look amazing!!!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 10:50 am

      Thanks! We really enjoyed them…especially our 5 year old 🙂

  2. tiffany says

    09/29/2014 at 10:41 am

    Yumm!! These look great. I was planning on having tacos tonight with leftover ground beef and I have corn and black beans that I can add to make more tacos. It will help them to go farther. 🙂 Pinning!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 10:49 am

      Thanks! Yep adding the corn and black beans means more tacos and healthier!! Double win 🙂

  3. Kristen says

    09/29/2014 at 10:46 am

    This is definitely my kind of kid friendly meal! Love this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 10:49 am

      Thank you! Perfect for those crazy weeknight evenings.

  4. Annie Martin says

    09/29/2014 at 10:52 am

    These do look awesome! I love soft tacos! Thanks for sharing.

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 11:05 am

      Thanks! We love soft tacos too!!

  5. Melodi Steinberg says

    09/29/2014 at 11:00 am

    yum..Can you use corn tortillas for this? My son is gluten free.

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 11:07 am

      Absolutely!! Great idea 🙂 I might have to try that next time just to switch it up! More corn = more yum!!

  6. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    09/29/2014 at 11:17 am

    Mmm what a great dish to satisfy a hungry boy with!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 11:19 am

      Thanks!! I was floored by how much he ate! Lol!!

  7. Melanie says

    09/29/2014 at 11:48 am

    I may have all the things to make this tonight!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 11:50 am

      Awesome!! That’s one of the things that I love about this recipe. It’s made with staples that I usually have on-hand!

  8. Evelyn @ My Turn for us says

    09/29/2014 at 11:58 am

    Love this healthy quick meal!!! Yep, this “kid” would love some please!

    Hugs

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you! This “kid” would love some right now too…haven’t had lunch yet!

  9. Scott says

    09/29/2014 at 12:21 pm

    This looks so easy to make, and something the kids might actually enjoy! Adding it to my shopping list.

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 2:06 pm

      Thanks! It’s really easy and our five year old helped make it!

  10. JENN says

    09/29/2014 at 2:40 pm

    Those look so good! I wonder if they work on my fussy kids!! It just might! Thanks!

    • Becky says

      09/29/2014 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you! I bet that they would work on fussy kids!! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂

  11. Britney says

    09/29/2014 at 4:23 pm

    These looks amazing! I will have to whip some up this week!

  12. Jessica says

    09/29/2014 at 4:50 pm

    Yumm!!! These looks delicious! Pinning this for later. =)

  13. Annette Browning says

    09/29/2014 at 6:05 pm

    Yummy! I love black beans… and corn… and Mexican food in general.

  14. Rebecca says

    09/29/2014 at 9:13 pm

    I always enjoy a good taco recipe, I don’t think I’ve ever added black beans to them so I’ll definitely have to try it out!

  15. Sandra @ A Dash of Sanity says

    09/29/2014 at 9:52 pm

    Yes please! These sound delicious. I love when goodies like corn and black beans get added into the mix.

  16. Terri Ingraham | Sugar Free Glow says

    09/29/2014 at 10:37 pm

    These look delicious and easy to put together! I love that you have corn in them–yum!

  17. Aniko@PlaceOfMyTaste says

    09/29/2014 at 11:00 pm

    Yum!!Tacos and black beans could only be great!Pinned!

  18. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    09/29/2014 at 11:03 pm

    We love Mexican food, and I know this would be a huge hit with my family!

  19. Katie says

    09/30/2014 at 12:17 am

    I like that they are healthy, plus they look good!

  20. Kelly says

    09/30/2014 at 1:57 am

    Looking forward to making these for my family. I’m pretty sure it’ll be a big hit.

    • Becky says

      10/02/2014 at 8:37 am

      Thanks Kelly! I hope your family will get to try these…mine loves them 🙂 Please let me know if you do try them and whether they were a hit!

  21. Emily says

    09/30/2014 at 2:54 am

    YUM!!! beans and meat together. Great combo. I love the whole wheat tortillas too!!

  22. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says

    09/30/2014 at 11:38 am

    This looks so great, I love this flavor combo

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 5:05 pm

      Thank you Amanda! I hope you will give them a try 🙂

  23. Britni says

    09/30/2014 at 12:01 pm

    I’m addicted to soft tacos!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 5:05 pm

      You’re welcome Britni! Thanks for stopping by!

  24. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    09/30/2014 at 3:05 pm

    This are so simple and perfect. Sometimes that’s all you need.

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks Cathy! Especially on crazy weekday nights, right?

  25. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    09/30/2014 at 5:04 pm

    These tacos sound delicious! Comfort food for sure!

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks! They are quite comforting! LOL:)

  26. Debi @ Life Currents says

    09/30/2014 at 5:33 pm

    These look great! And they sound nice and easy for a perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks Debi! They are veryyyy easy!

  27. Joanna Sormunen says

    09/30/2014 at 8:21 pm

    How yummy! I love tacos and this is just yummylicious!

    • Becky says

      09/30/2014 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you! We are big fans of tacos too…especially these 🙂

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 8:47 am

      Thank you Joanna! I love that ‘yuumylicious!’

  28. Stephanie Pass says

    10/01/2014 at 3:02 am

    We love us some mexican food here. My family would be thrilled with this dish!

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 8:47 am

      We do too! I hope y’all will try it 🙂

  29. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    10/01/2014 at 11:27 am

    These look amazing! My kids would love em!

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 11:55 am

      Thanks Serena! Our 5 year old LOVES them!!

  30. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    10/01/2014 at 1:40 pm

    My family loves everything you have packed into these fabulous tacos! I can’t wait to give them a try!

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 2:19 pm

      So glad to hear that Jessica! I hope you will give them a try and that your family will love them as much as mine do.

  31. Krystal's Kitsch says

    10/01/2014 at 2:17 pm

    Mexican food is my favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you for stopping by!

  32. April says

    10/01/2014 at 5:09 pm

    These look great! My family loves tacos too, we actually have a “Family Taco Night” twice a month because they love them so much!

    • Becky says

      10/01/2014 at 6:06 pm

      Thank you! I hope these will make an appearance at “family taco night” soon!

  33. Joanne T Ferguson says

    10/01/2014 at 10:54 pm

    G’day! I am so craving one, no two of these right now Becky! YUM!
    Cheers! Joanne

    • Becky says

      10/02/2014 at 8:34 am

      LOL! Thanks Joanne! I am craving them too!!

  34. Marlys (This and That) says

    10/01/2014 at 11:48 pm

    I love tacos and this recipe sounds wonderful.

    • Becky says

      10/02/2014 at 8:33 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by Marlys!!

  35. Rachael says

    10/02/2014 at 3:23 pm

    What a great combo of ingredients. And lovely photos!

    • Becky says

      10/02/2014 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you for those kind words, Rachael!

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