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double-layer beef tacos

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

I love the double tacos with the soft and hard shells! Wanted to find a way to duplicate them at home.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For double-layer beef tacos

  • 1 1/2 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1/2 c
    onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 8 oz
    ground beef
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato sauce, unsalted
  • 1/2 c
    refried beans
  • 4
    6 inch flour tortillas
  • 3 oz
    mexican blend cheese, shredded
  • 4
    hard taco shells
  • 1/2 c
    iceburg lettuce, thinly sliced
  • 1/2`ccc c
    tomatoes, diced
  • 1/3 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2
    avocado, diced

How To Make double-layer beef tacos

  • 1
    Preheat broiler to high.
  • 2
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and the next 6 ingredients (through black pepper); saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumbled. Drain oil from pan. Stir in tomato sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Spread 2 tablespoons beans evenly over 1 side of each flour tortilla; sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons cheese. Place tortillas on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Carefully wrap 1 tortilla around 1 hard taco shell, pressing gently until cheese sticks to the shell. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and shells.
  • 4
    Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell; top each with 2 tablespoons lettuce, 2 tablespoons tomato, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and a sprinkle of avocado.
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