Double-Layer Tacos

Old El Paso® Favorite Recipe! Layered taco shells and tortillas create the "double" in beef- and bean-stuffed tacos.

Prep Time: 40 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 12 tacos

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1	lb ground beef
1	package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
3/4	cup water
1	package (4.6 oz) Old El Paso® taco shells
12	Old El Paso® flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from two 8.2-oz packages)
1	can (16 oz) Old El Paso® refried beans, heated
3/4	cup Old El Paso® salsa (any variety)
1 1/2	cups shredded lettuce
1	cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Serve with...

Sherbet and Melon
Total Time: 15 min

1.	In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.	Heat taco shells and flour tortillas as directed on packages.
3.	Spread 2 tablespoons heated refried beans on each flour tortilla. Place hard taco shell on center of flour tortilla and gently fold tortilla sides up to match taco shell sides.
4.	Spoon 2 tablespoons beef mixture into each double-layer taco shell. Top with salsa, lettuce and cheese. Serve immediately.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Serve With

Cool off with a dessert of fresh melon slices and a scoop of mango sorbet.

Nutrition Information:

1 Taco: Calories 270 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 12g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 870mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 1g); Protein 13g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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