Chili tacos are an easy weeknight dinner when you want something hearty, flavorful, and fast without making a full pot of chili from scratch. This chili tacos recipe layers warm beanless chili, black beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and fresh toppings into crunchy taco shells for a simple meal that feels a little different from regular taco night. It is quick to put together, easy to customize, and perfect for busy evenings when everyone wants something filling.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, planning an easy taco night, or looking for a fun twist on classic chili, this easy chili tacos recipe is always a hit.
Why You’ll Love These Chili Tacos
- Easy weeknight dinner idea
- Family-friendly and filling
- Simple ingredients you may already have at home
- Perfect for taco night
- Great way to use leftover chili
- Ready in under 30 minutes
What to Serve with Chili Tacos
These easy chili tacos pair perfectly with tortilla chips, queso dip, Mexican rice, fresh guacamole, or a simple side salad. They’re also great for casual taco nights, game day gatherings, and easy family dinners. I love serving these easy chili tacos in these festive taco holders for family taco nights because they make serving and topping tacos so much easier.
These Chili Tacos pair perfectly with easy party appetizers, taco dips, and summer entertaining recipes. If you’re planning taco night or a casual backyard get-together, try serving them alongside chips, salsa, and your favorite party foods.
Easy Chili Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 taco shells
- 1 can chili beanless
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup sour cream
- â…› tsp chili powder
- ½ cup Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- ½ cup tomato chopped
- 1 tbsp red onion finely chopped
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted,and sliced
Instructions
- Combine chili and black beans in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and heat according to chili directions.
- Mix sour cream and chili powder in a small bowl and set aside.
- Make tacos by pouring 1/4 cup of chili-black beans mixture into each shell.
- Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avocado slices, and onion.
Nutrition
Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.
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