Double Decker Tacos
Nutrition per Serving
118
Calories
9g
Protein
9g
Carbs
5g
Fat
These Double Decker Tacos are made lighter and healthier by using quick and easy fat-free "refried" beans, low-carb flour tortillas, and wrapping them around crunchy corn shell tacos! A Taco Bell favorite you can make at home!
📝 Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained, 1/3 cup liquids reserved)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 12 (6-inch) soft flour tortillas ((I use low-carb))
- 12 crunchy corn taco shells (warmed following package directions)
- 2 cups lettuce (shredded romaine or iceberg)
- 2 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced small)
- 1 1/4 cheddar cheese (shredded)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1--- MAKE THE BEANS: ---
- 2Drain the beans reserving the liquids from the can. In a small saucepan add the drained beans plus half of the liquids, about 1/3 cup. Then measure and add the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander and kosher salt.
- 3Bring beans to a low boil, reduce to low and simmer 15 minutes.
- 4Remove the beans from the heat and let cool 5 minutes before transferring to a mini food processor. Secure the lid and pulse until smooth.
- 5--- MAKE THE TACOS: ---
- 6Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain and discard any fat.
- 7To the beef add in the taco seasoning and stir until the beef is evenly coated. Keep meat warm over low heat.
- 8Spread a thin layer of beans in the center of each flour tortilla. Pressing a warm corn shell to the beans and wrapping it in the soft tortilla.
- 9Divide the taco meat among each of the shells.
- 10Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes or any of your favorite toppings and enjoy!
About the Chef & Original Recipe
This recipe was published by Laurie McNamara on simplyscratch.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.
Source: simplyscratch.com