Double Stack Cheesy Tacos

Recipe Ingredients

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!

How to Make Double Stack Cheesy Tacos

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.

1. Cook the Beef

Prepare the ground beef with the seasoning from the taco dinner kit according to package instructions.

2. Prepare the Tortillas

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.

3. Bake the Topped Tortillas

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

4. Wrap and Fill the Tacos

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.

How to Store (and Reheat) Double Stack Cheesy Tacos

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.

Refrigerator Storage

Store any leftover Double Stack Cheesy Tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating

• Microwave: Reheat individual servings without optional toppings in the microwave in 30-second  intervals until heated through (165°F).
• Conventional Oven: Reheat individual or multiple servings without optional toppings covered in the oven at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through (165°F).