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Speedy Beef and Black Bean Tacos

Speedy Beef and Black Bean Tacos

with Pickled Red Onion, Tomatoes and Lettuce
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 07, 2026
Calories
726 kcal
Protein
45.3g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Celery
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

1 unit(s)

Red Onion

1 unit(s)

Medium Tomato

1 unit(s)

Baby Gem Lettuce

(May contain traces of: Celery)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

1 carton(s)

Black Beans

12 milliliter(s)

Red Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

30 grams

Tomato Puree

20 grams

Chipotle Paste

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

6 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)3037 kJ
Energy (kcal)726 kcal
Fat24.6 g
of which saturates8.8 g
Carbohydrate75.9 g
of which sugars12.2 g
Dietary Fibre17.6 g
Protein45.3 g
Salt3.01 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Instructions

1

a) If you don't have a microwave, heat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7 for the tortillas.

b) Halve and thinly slice the red onion. Put half into a small bowl. Chop the tomato into 1cm pieces and pop them into another small bowl.

c) Trim the baby gem, halve lengthways, then thinly slice widthways. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

d) Drain and rinse the black beans in a sieve.

2

a) Add the red wine vinegar to the red onion bowl.

b) Add a pinch of salt and sugar (if you have any), stir well and set aside to pickle.

3

a) Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

c) Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 mins.

c) Stir in the tomato puree, garlic and chipotle paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder). Cook, stirring, for 1 min.

4

a) Add the chicken stock paste and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) to the pan. Stir in the black beans and use a masher to gently crush them.

b) Season with salt and pepper. Stir together and bring to a simmer.

c) Cook until thickened, 5-6 mins. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

5

a) Meanwhile, season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, stir together, then set aside.

b) Pile the tortillas onto a plate. Heat them through in the microwave, 850W: 50 secs / 750W: 1 min, until warm and soft.

c) If you're using the oven, lay the tortillas onto a baking tray and place on the middle shelf to warm through, 1-2 mins.

6

a) When ready, taste and season the beef mixture with salt and pepper if needed.

b) Share the tortillas between your plates (3 per person). Top with the beef and black bean mixture, sliced lettuce and tomatoes - as much as you’d like.

c) Finish with the pickled red onion. TIP: Tacos are best enjoyed eaten by hand - get stuck in!

Enjoy!

7

Step 3 MOD: Cook the beef mince in the same way as the pork.

 

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