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Halloween Spooky Tacos

These spooky Halloween tacos combine smoky, spicy ground meat with creamy black beans and crispy corn tortillas for a fun, flavorful meal. Topped with gooey cheese, fresh lime, and playful toppings like gummy worms and edible eyes, they offer a delightful mix of textures and seasonal flair. Perfect for a festive, mess-loving feast that’s easy to assemble and visually fun.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey or vegetarian lentils
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce adjust for spice preference
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1 lime lime for fresh juice
  • spooky toppings gummy worms, edible eyes, and other fun toppings for decoration

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Microwave or skillet for tortillas
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Lime squeezer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat until hot and fragrant. Add the ground meat, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, until the meat develops a nice sizzle and begins to brown.
  2. Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and aromatic, about 2 minutes. Stir in drained black beans, corn, and a splash of chipotle sauce. Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to heat through.
  3. While the filling simmers, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until they become soft and pliable, or microwave them wrapped in a damp towel for quick warming.
  4. Once the filling is ready, squeeze fresh lime juice over it to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust the spice level with more chipotle sauce if desired.
  5. Assemble each taco by spooning the hot meat mixture into a warm tortilla. Top generously with shredded cheese, then add your fun spooky toppings like gummy worms and edible eyes for a playful and creepy presentation.
  6. Serve immediately while the cheese is melty, and the tortillas are still warm. Enjoy these festive, flavorful tacos that are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering!