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    Home > Mexican Southwest Recipes > Tacos > Beef and Black Bean Tacos Flavored with Ancho Chile

    Beef and Black Bean Tacos Flavored with Ancho Chile

    Published: May 25, 2014 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Ground Beef and Black Bean Tacos

    Taco night just got feisty! Southwestern flavors are showcased in this easy beef and black bean taco recipe. Topped with tomato, avocado and a Red Chile Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and you’ve got something to taco about. Give these Beef and Black Bean Tacos a try.

    Ancho Chile Beef and Bean Tacos with Red Chile Buttermilk Dressing

    The ground beef for these unique tacos is flavored with Ancho Chile powder, Chipotle Tabasco Sauce and the usual lineup of Southwestern spices.

    The black beans are simply tossed with lime juice, salt and pepper and then heated in the microwave. Add some slices of avocado and tomato, a squeeze of lime juice and a drizzle of Red Chile Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and you’ve got a killer Southwestern taco. And, it all comes together for an easy weeknight dinner.

    Wondering what exactly is Ancho Chile Powder? Ancho powders are dried, ground peppers and should not be confused with chili powder, which is a blend of ground chilies and other spices. Ancho chile powder is made from the sweetest dried chile, and has a moderately spicy but rich flavor.

    If you can’t find Ancho, use any pure dried chile powder that isn’t a mix. New Mexico Red Chile Powder would be an excellent substitution here. Chipotle chile powder would bring more of a smoky flavor, which would be a wonderful addition. Chipotle brings a little more heat, but you know how much we like to turn up the heat here on The Ranch. Whatever powder you use, this is a great beef and bean taco filling recipe.

    Enjoy!

    Recipe for Beef and Black Bean Tacos

    I hope you give this Ground Beef and Black Bean Tacos recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite ground beef taco, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    Ancho Chile Beef and Black Bean Tacos

    Unique ground beef tacos flavored with Ancho Chile Powder and Chipotle Tabasco.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Mexican
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef ground beef
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Chipotle Flavored Tabasco
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 avocado sliced into wedges
    • 1 tomato sliced
    • Red Chile Buttermilk Ranch dressing to drizzle
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    Instructions

    • Place the ground beef in a hot skillet. With a wooden spoon, break up the beef while cooking. Cook the beef until it’s lost it’s pink color. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well while cooking until flavors are blended and well heated.
    •  In the meantime rinse and drain black beans and in a small bowl toss them with lime juice, salt and pepper. Cook them in microwave until hot. Set aside and keep warm. 
    • Warm soft corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp (clean) dish towel. Place them in a large plastic bag but do not seal. Microwave for 3 minutes at 50% power level. 
    • Divide ground beef between tortillas, top with black beans, slices of avocado, tomato and drizzle with Red Chile Buttermilk Ranch Dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Ancho Chile Beef and Black Bean Tacos … They’re what’s for Dinner

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    Comments

    1. Simply Sweet Justice says

      August 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      I will be checking out these dressings soon. These tacos look amazing!

      Reply
    2. Deborah @ Delicious Happens says

      June 02, 2014 at 7:38 am

      These tacos look tasty! Love the idea of ranch on them!!!

      Reply
    3. Amira says

      May 31, 2014 at 8:57 am

      Haven’t seen this brand before, I should look closely. Lovely tacos.

      Reply
    4. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      May 30, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Ranch dressing is my favorite! I can literally drink it. Love the spices in these tacos. Perfect compliment to some cool and creamy ranch!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 28, 2014 at 6:36 am

        Thanks so much Christin. Love new visitors. Heading over to your place to look around.

        Reply
    5. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      May 29, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Definitely feelin’ this! Never have seen these , but now I must look and hope!

      Reply
    6. Penny says

      May 29, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Two great dishes Lea Ann. I will check it out next time I am at Whole Foods. Condiments can make all of the difference. I am loving your photography!

      Reply
    7. Cathy at Wives with Knives says

      May 29, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Everything looks delicious, Lea Ann. I haven’t seen Cosmo’s brand here but I will double check the next time I’m at Whole Foods. My son went to college in Boulder and we used to love all the specialty products we found there.

      Reply
    8. John@Kitchen Riffs says

      May 28, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      I just tried Chipotle Tabasco sauce a couple of weeks ago. Wow, is that good! And these beef and black bean tacos? My mom never made them either! But I will — thanks.

      Reply
    9. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

      May 28, 2014 at 1:47 pm

      Not sure if Cosmos products are available in Wash State, but I will google and find out. However the idea in these tacos with a ranch sauce—-wow that would appeal to a lot of the ranch dressing nuts that I have in my family. My cilantro is ready to pick too. I also have a distinct fondness for smoked paprika. My work lunch time is in just 15 minutes and what I have waiting for me to eat today is pretty dang lackluster in comparison to these tacos or the mac and cheese. Sigh

      Reply
    10. Vickie says

      May 27, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I love the black beans with lime juice. And Modelo in the Mac has got my attention. Lots to see and taste here – wonderful post!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:53 am

        That Modelo mac was awesome. Really good recipe. Thanks Vickie

        Reply
    11. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      May 27, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      Your title totally cracked me up – thanks for the smile.. and the slight choke on my water! Also these tacos are AWESOME.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:53 am

        Thanks Pamela. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Pam says

      May 27, 2014 at 10:06 am

      I love tacos and this one looks and sounds fantastic. The mac & cheese looks cheesy and flavorful.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:52 am

        That mac and cheese is a great recipe.

        Reply
    13. Debra says

      May 26, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      Don’t you just love free samples???? But, I may love these tacos more. I love anything and black beans,

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:52 am

        I do love free samples! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Susan says

      May 26, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Your tacos look really delicious! The Cosmos dressing sound wonderful. I’ll have to see if our WF store carries them.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:52 am

        We really liked the dressings. Thanks Susan.

        Reply
    15. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

      May 26, 2014 at 9:49 am

      This looks divine! Love the tacos- so delicious! Definitely want to try these out for dinner one night! 🙂

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:51 am

        Let me know how you like them Jess. And thanks for stopping by. Love to hear from new visitors.

        Reply
    16. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      May 26, 2014 at 4:31 am

      Both recipes sound delicious. We love using chipotle and I didn’t realize there was a chipotle Tabasco sauce. How fun that you were ask to test local products.
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:50 am

        I really like the chipotle Tabasco. I’ve had it in the fridge for a couple of months. Grabbed it as soon as I saw it. This is the first time I’ve used it.

        Reply
    17. Coffee and Crumpets says

      May 25, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      I haven’t seen these dressings before but if they’re in WF now, I’ll be on the lookout for them. I usually make my own dressings but it’s so nice to have some ready in the fridge but I find the majority of natural/organic dressings taste nasty! They got your approval so I’m going to go look for them!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:49 am

        I’m with you, usually make my own, but every once in a while grab one off the shelf. These are good Nazneen.

        Reply
    18. Larry says

      May 25, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      So neat that you were asked to test out a local product and even better that you liked it – I’m sure we would like the kicked up version as well. Both of your recipes sound delicious.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:48 am

        I told them if I didn’t like the dressings, I wouldn’t write about them. They were really good. Thanks Larry.

        Reply
    19. Karen Harris says

      May 25, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Fun recipes. I’ve never seen or tried these dressings before. I’ll have to look for them next time I am at WF.

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 06, 2014 at 5:48 am

        I liked them all Karen, but really liked the plain ranch.

        Reply

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