Double Decker Tacos

These Double Decker Tacos are made lighter and healthier by using quick and easy fat-free “refried” beans, soft low-carb tortillas, and wrapping them around a crunchy corn shell tacos! A Taco Bell favorite you can make at home!

Course Mains & Entrees

Cuisine American, Tex Mex

Keyword beef, easy, fun dinner, kid friendly, quick, tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings tacos

Calories 118

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

FOR THE BEANS:

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans drained, 1/3 cup liquids reserved
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

TO MAKE THE TACOS:

1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
12 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas (I use low-carb)
12 crunchy corn taco shells warmed following package directions
2 cups lettuce shredded romaine or iceberg
2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced small
1¼ cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

MAKE THE BEANS:

Drain the beans reserving the liquids from the can. In a small saucepan add the drained beans plus half of the liquids, about 1/3 cup. Then measure and add the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander and kosher salt.
Bring beans to a low boil, reduce to low and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove the beans from the heat and let cool 5 minutes before transferring to a mini food processor. Secure the lid and pulse until smooth.

MAKE THE TACOS:

Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain and discard any fat.
To the beef add in the taco seasoning and stir until the beef is evenly coated. Keep meat warm over low heat.
Spread a thin layer of beans in the center of each flour tortilla. Pressing a warm corn shell to the beans and wrapping it in the soft tortilla.
Divide the taco meat among each of the shells.
Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes or any of your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

HOW DO YOU MAKE SAUCY TACO MEAT?

If you prefer your taco meat to be more saucy, this is what I suggest. Once you add your taco seasoning and coat the beef. Make a quick slurry of 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water, stir to combine. Increase the heat under the skillet to high, pour in 3/4 cup of water and bring to a bubble. Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring until the sauce has thickened. Remove off the heat once a desired consistency has been reached.

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