Double-Layer Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Double-Layer Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 6 ounces 90% lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato sauce; 1/2 cup fat-free refried beans; 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas; 2 ounces preshredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup); 4 hard taco shells; 1/2 cup thinly sliced iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup diced tomato; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces 90% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons unsalted tomato sauce
1/2 cup fat-free refried beans
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
2 ounces preshredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
4 hard taco shells
1/2 cup thinly sliced iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; saute 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper); saute 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef mixture from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Return beef mixture to pan; stir in tomato sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Spread 2 tablespoons beans evenly over 1 side of each flour tortilla; sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons cheese. Place tortillas on a baking sheet; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Carefully wrap 1 tortilla around 1 hard taco shell, pressing gently until cheese sticks to shell. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and shells. Spoon about 1/4 cup beef mixture into each shell; top each with 2 tablespoons lettuce, 2 tablespoons tomato, and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Double-Layer Beef Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Double-Layer Beef Tacos

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