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Double-shelled tacos are not just for takeout anymore. This Double Stack Cheesy Taco recipe gives you a soft shell and a hard-shell taco all in one—right at home! With gooey cheese, perfectly-seasoned ground beef, and your favorite taco shells, you can create a memorable taco night anytime you want. This easy dinner is perfect for kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s customizable, so you always get exactly what you want!
A few taco night staples are all that’s needed for this simple, family-friendly recipe!
Old El Paso™ Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit with Taco Shells and Flour Tortillas: This dinner kit makes the Double Stack Cheesy Tacos ultra-easy. It includes all the shells, tortillas, and seasoning you’ll need, which cuts down your grocery list and time in the store.
Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans: Refried beans are a staple for taco night. These have great flavor and texture for the best results.
Ground Beef: Ground beef is the meat of choice for many families on taco night, because it’s full of flavor and is easy to prepare. Using the dinner kit, you can season your ground beef to perfection.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Mexican blend cheese is seasoned to pair well with your other ingredients. We recommend shredded cheese for easy cooking!
Taco night is just a few easy steps away! These instructions are easy and approachable. When you’re ready to begin, please see the full instructions below.
Prepare the ground beef with the seasoning from the taco dinner kit according to package instructions.
Place the soft tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans onto each tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese on top of the beans. Place 1 hard taco shell on top of each soft tortilla.
Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Wrap each soft tortilla around the taco shell, and press to stick the cheese to the hard shell. Fill each taco shell with the ground beef mixture. Top tacos with the taco sauce, and garnish with the optional toppings as desired.
This recipe is best when it’s freshly made, but you can still enjoy your leftovers! Be sure to store within 2 hours of preparing.
Store any leftover Double Stack Cheesy Tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare the ground beef with the seasoning from the taco dinner kit according to package instructions.
Place the soft tortillas in a single layer onto a baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans and 1/4 cup cheese on each tortilla. Place one taco shell on top of each tortilla. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Carefully wrap each tortilla around the taco shell and press to stick. Evenly divide the ground beef mixture among taco shells, top with the taco sauce, and garnish with the optional toppings as desired.
Make the beef filling ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months, before using as directed in the recipe.
If you want tacos for a crowd or larger group, double the recipe ingredients and make as directed.
For a faster option, omit the beef. Microwave the beans and cheese on top of the soft tortilla for 30 seconds. Then, wrap around the hard shell and fill with desired toppings.
