Description
Imagine a crispy taco shell meeting a soft, warm tortilla in the most delicious way. The double stacked taco is more than just a meal. It’s a journey for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 8 soft corn tortillas
- 8 hard taco shells
- Fresh-grated cheese
- Diced onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, pico de gallo, lime wedges
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a cast iron skillet for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add taco seasoning and simmer until thickened.
- Warm tortillas gently on a skillet to keep them pliable.
- Place a hard taco shell inside a warm soft tortilla.
- Layer with seasoned beef and desired toppings.
- Fold the tortilla slightly around the taco for a stacked effect.
- Serve immediately with fresh garnishes and optional sauces.
Notes
Use refried beans or cheese as a binding layer if needed. Don’t overfill to keep the structure intact. Feel free to mix protein options for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: double stacked tacos, tacos, taco bell copycat, easy dinner, mexican food