97 taco bean recipes

Chicken and bean burritos with spiced poached chicken shredded into smooth pureed pinto beans, rolled in flour tortillas with cheese and sour cream, then baked crisp. A lighter, hearty burrito with all the taco toppings.

Chili taco salad: spicy chicken chili with kidney beans and chickpeas piled on tortilla chips with lettuce, tomato, jack cheese, sour cream, olives, and jalapenos.

Chili tostados with crispy fried flour tortillas topped with refried beans, red beans, shredded lettuce, guacamole, and chopped tomatoes. A loaded Mexican open-faced taco.

Indian tacos build hot frybread into open-faced plates piled with stewed anasazi beans, roasted Anaheim chiles, avocado, plum tomatoes, arugula, and red onion. Pueblo and Navajo street-food at home.

Layered chalupa dip with mashed avocado, refried beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, chopped tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar cheese. A no-cook Tex-Mex party dip.

Smoky, spicy black bean pesto made with ham hock, jalapeños, garlic, and cilantro stems. A thick, spreadable paste for tacos, chips, or as a bold side dish. Makes 3 cups.

Classic seven-layer taco dip with refried beans, sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and olives. This cold layered appetizer feeds a crowd and travels well to parties.

Authentic Mexican refried beans cooked with caramelized onions and garlic, mashed to a creamy puree and topped with crumbled queso fresco. A 30-minute side dish that belongs next to every taco night.

Fresh mango chutney: a raw, uncooked chutney of ripe mango, jalapeño, red onion, ginger, and black beans. Bright, spicy, fiber-packed condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.

Smoky black bean salsa with roasted poblano, chipotle in adobo, pomegranate juice, and toasted cumin. A more refined warm salsa for grilled fish, tacos, or rice bowls.

Pork with red chili sauce, braised cubes of pork shoulder simmered with chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic, and a whisper of honey. Tender Tex-Mex taco filling for warm tortillas with rice and beans.

Quick black bean relish with tomato, serrano chile, red bell pepper, and red onion in a white wine vinegar dressing. No-cook condiment that perks up grilled meats, fish tacos, or chips.

Mexican vegetable soup with ground beef, kidney beans, corn, and tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, oregano, and garlic. Topped with cheddar, sour cream, and nacho chips for a taco soup vibe.

Fava beans simmered or refried with onion, Roma tomato, and cilantro. A flexible Mexican-style habas preparation, two methods in one, great as a side or stuffed in tacos.

Amazing taco pasta salad loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, Mexican-blend cheese, and olives in a cumin-lime dressing, finished with cilantro and avocado. A zesty, vegetarian Tex-Mex potluck salad.

Corn tortillas layered lasagna-style in a slow cooker with shredded turkey, kidney beans, enchilada sauce, and taco cheese. This set-it-and-forget-it Crock-Pot enchilada pie needs just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep.