
Double Tacos Recipe
Double tacos combine crunchy and soft taco elements to create perfect couples with refried bean and cheese layers providing structural support. This innovative preparation technique offers multiple textures in single servings while preventing structural failures common in traditional tacos. The layering system enhances both flavor and functionality.

Crunchy and soft tacos make a great couple. The soft taco, layered with a mixture of refried beans and cheese, act as a cushion to keep the crunchy taco shell, filled with taco meat and toppings, from breaking. It’s fun for kids and adults, too! This recipe is versatile and toppings are a matter of preference. We prefer shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, hot sauce, and sometimes guacamole. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 ¼ pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
4 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
10 crisp taco shells, warmed
Directions
Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat until beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
While beef cooks, stir taco seasoning mix into water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir taco seasoning mixture into ground beef and onion mixture; simmer on medium-low heat while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Stir refried beans and cubed process cheese food together in a separate small saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until cheese food has melted completely into the beans, about 10 minutes.
Divide refried bean mixture between flour tortillas; spread into an even layer to cover one side completely.
Wrap tortillas around the crisp taco shells, using bean mixture to stick the tortillas to the shells.
Spoon seasoned ground beef into the taco shells.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
347 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
32g | Carbs |
18g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 347 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 49mg | 16% |
Sodium 801mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 32g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 18g | 35% |
Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
Calcium 131mg | 10% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Potassium 320mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.