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Close-up of a flavorful portion of Mexican ground beef served on a rustic slate plate.

Easy Mexican Ground Beef Dinner Ideas

A quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dinner using ground beef, beans, and cheese, perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
  • Tortillas or taco shells Tortillas or taco shells
  • Sour cream Sour cream, for serving
  • Chopped cilantro Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning, beans, corn, and salsa; cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Top with cheese, cover to melt.
  5. Serve in tortillas with sour cream and cilantro.

Notes

You can customize toppings like avocado or hot sauce for extra flavor.