Double Decker Taco Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
16 Tacos
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Double Decker Taco Recipe
Description
This recipe assembles tacos with cooked ground beef seasoned with packaged taco seasoning for a familiar savory flavor. Warmed refried beans are spread on soft flour tortillas, which cradle hard taco shells filled with the beef. The layered tortillas and shells provide a contrast of soft and crunchy textures in each bite.
Fresh toppings of shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese, and jalapeños crown the tacos, bringing freshness, creaminess, and mild heat to complement the meat and beans. The tacos are served immediately to maintain the crispness of the shells and warmth of the fillings.
This recipe suits casual meals like family dinners or gatherings where handheld tacos are wanted. The layered construction keeps the taco intact and holds generous fillings.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef lean
- 2 taco seasoning package
- 16 flour tortillas 8"
- 1 refried beans 16 oz, canned
- 16 taco shells Stand 'N Stuff brand
- 4 cups lettuce shredded
- 2 Roma tomato Diced
- 1 onion Diced
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 2 jalapeños sliced
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the excess grease from the pan. Add the taco seasoning and the water needed based on the package instructions. Stir and cook for 5 minutes to incorporate the seasoning.
- Place the refried beans in a microwave safe dish. Heat is 1 minute intervals until the beans are heated through (mine took 3 minutes to warm fully).
- Spread approximately 2 Tablespoons of the beans onto each flour tortillas. Place the hard taco shell in the middle of the flour tortilla and wrap the flour tortilla up against the crunchy shells.
- Place the seasoned ground beef in the center of the crunchy shells.
- Top with the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Taco | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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