Name: Mexican Black Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Onion; 30 ounces Black Beans; 1 tsp Taco Seasoning

From the Cook

1/7

Mexican Black Beans

It is a Keeper Verified

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

This recipe also lives on It is a Keeper. Show them some love by checking it out! 😊

Check out original post! 😊

Original PostView

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a sauce pan over medium-high heat.

Add onion and sautee for 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds – just until fragrant.

Add beans (with liquid) and taco seasoning.

Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve warm.

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Bloom your taco seasoning in the olive oil with onions and garlic for 1-2 minutes before adding beans to unlock deeper, more complex flavors and prevent raw spice taste.
Use Dried Beans for Superior Texture 🫘
Soak and cook dried black beans from scratch instead of canned—they'll hold their shape better and absorb seasoning more effectively for restaurant-quality results.
Reserve Cooking Liquid for Creaminess 💧
Save 1/2 cup of the bean cooking liquid and stir it back in at the end to create a naturally creamy sauce without added cream or cornstarch.
Layer Your Aromatics Strategically 🧅
Add half the garlic and onion at the start for deep background flavor, then stir in fresh minced garlic in the last 2 minutes for bright, aromatic finishing notes.
Simmer Low and Slow for Flavor Development ⏱️
Cook beans on low heat for 20-30 minutes rather than high heat to allow flavors to meld together and beans to absorb the seasoning fully without becoming mushy.