Description
These Double Decker Tacos are a delicious twist on the classic taco by combining a soft flour tortilla layered with refried beans and a crispy hard taco shell filled with seasoned ground beef and your favorite toppings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe delivers a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
- 8 fajita-size flour tortillas
- 8 hard taco shells (large ‘Super Stuffer’ hard taco shells recommended)
Favorite Taco Toppings
- Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Cook the beef mixture: In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Stir and crumble the beef as it cooks until it is browned and fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, then continue cooking for about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until the seasoning is fully incorporated and the mixture is flavorful.
- Heat hard taco shells: While the beef mixture is cooking, warm the hard taco shells in the microwave according to the package instructions to make them crisp and ready to assemble.
- Assemble the tacos: Lay one flour tortilla flat and evenly spread 2 tablespoons of refried beans over its surface. Place a warm hard taco shell in the center of the tortilla, then fold up the sides of the tortilla around the shell so that the two layers stick together, creating the double decker effect.
- Fill with beef and toppings: Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into each hard taco shell. Add your preferred taco toppings such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and salsa to each taco. Repeat this assembly process with all tortillas, hard taco shells, and beef mixture until all are prepared.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the double decker tacos immediately while warm and enjoy this satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the tacos healthier.
- Warming the hard taco shells prior to assembly helps maintain their crispiness when combined with the soft tortilla.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste preferences—add jalapeños, avocado, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled when serving a larger crowd.
- To keep assembled tacos crispier longer, assemble just before serving.
