Taco night just got easier! A Build Your Own Family Meal
These Easy Black Bean Tacos are one of my favorite kinds of family meals: everyone can build their own taco with the ingredients they enjoy.
Instead of making separate meals to satisfy different tastes, put everything on the table and let each family member choose what goes into their taco. Black beans, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and fresh lime come together for a colorful, flavorful meal—and everyone gets to make it their own.
That’s the beauty of this family meal, you don’t have to serve the exact same plate to everyone. You can offer a variety of nutritious foods and let each person decide what and how much they want to eat.
And the best part? These tacos come together in minutes, making them a perfect option for a busy weeknight when you want something simple, nourishing, and family friendly.
Why I Love These Black Bean Tacos
- Plant-Powered Protein & Fiber: Black beans provide plant-based protein and fiber to help make this meal satisfying and nourishing.
- Colorful & Nutrient-Rich: Avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime add flavor, color, and a variety of nutrients.
- Build It Your Way: Prefer extra avocado? Skip the cilantro? Love tomatoes? Everyone can customize their taco based on what they enjoy.
- Perfect for Family Meals: Put the ingredients in individual bowls, bring everything to the table, and let everyone build their own taco. Less fuss for you. More choices for them!
- Quick & Easy: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking, this is an easy family meal for a busy weeknight.
Feeding Meat Lovers?
For the meat lovers in the family, you can easily add lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey to the meal without cooking a separate dinner.
Simply mix 1 can of black beans,drained and rinsed, with 1 pound of lean ground sirloin beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey meat and season with your favorite taco seasoning or give my Homemade Salt-Free Taco Seasoning a try. This gives you a delicious combination of plant-based protein and lean meat while keeping the family meal together. You can also keep the black beans on the side for everyone choose their favorite taco filling. That’s the beauty of a build-your-own meal!
And as an added bonus Try my go-to Homemade Salt Free Taco Seasoning Recipe
Serves 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time : 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup cilantro, washed well and chopped
- 2 limes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (*Optional, Try this Homemade Salt Free Taco Seasoning*Recipe below)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions Below and Check ” Easy Black Bean Tacos for Family Taco Night ” Video on YouTube
- Prepare the black beans: Drain and rinse the black beans. In a pan over medium heat, warm the oil and add the beans and taco seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.
- Warm the tortillas: Place the corn tortillas in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
- Prepare the toppings: Dice the avocado, quarter the cherry tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and cut the limes into wedges.
- Set the table: Place the seasoned black beans, tortillas, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges in separate bowls or serving dishes.
- Build your own taco: Let everyone assemble their tacos with the ingredients they enjoy. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and dig in!
Try my favorite Homemade Salt-Free Taco Seasoning Recipe. It’s a simple blend of spices you can keep on hand for taco night and other family-friendly meals.*
Homemade Salt-Free Taco Seasoning*
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 3 teaspoons paprika
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, optional for added spice and kick
Directions
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
Hint Make a batch in advance and save for when taco night rolls around.
Add 1–2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture with ½–¾ cup of water to 1 pound of the meat of your choice.
Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until there is very little liquid left in the pan.
