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Double Decker Tacos - simple recipe, perfect way to make Taco Tuesday extra special.
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Double Decker Tacos

Can't decide between soft or crunchy tacos? Why not have both!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 814kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package flour tortillas taco/fajita size
  • 1 package crunchy taco shells
  • 1 can refried beans or homemade
  • 1 pound ground beef or meat of choice
  • 1 packet taco seasoning make your own using- salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin
  • 8 ounce shredded cheese Mexican blend or cheddar
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded or chopped

Optional Toppings

  • hot sauce
  • sour cream
  • avocado

Instructions

  • Bake your taco shells according to the package instruction, you want them to have a good crunch.
  • Heat up the refried beans in the microwave or stovetop.
  • Cook your meat, add in taco seasoning and set aside.
  • Warm up flour tortillas on the stove or microwave.
  • Now it is time to assemble.
  • Lay out a flour tortilla and spread an even thin layer of beans covering the entire tortilla.
  • Place a hard shell taco on one side of the flour tortilla and completely wrap the hard shell, it's ok if the shell breaks, the flour will hold it together.
  • Assemble with meat, cheese, lettuce and any other toppings you would like.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 814kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 2047mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2117IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 570mg | Iron: 7mg