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January 8, 2020 By Brandy Leave a Comment

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Double Decker Tacos: Easy Weeknight Dinner Idea

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Can’t decide between a soft or crunchy taco? Have them both! Double decker tacos are an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love, AND give back to your child’s school while you’re at it! This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own.

December is my favorite month of the year. I simply can’t get enough of it. On the flip side, January is not my favorite month. Yes, it’s a great time to make goals and start fresh, but I’m just not ready to get back in the everyday routine of school and sports after spending the previous two week in my pajamas watching holiday movies as a family and playing with all the new toys. Such is life, though, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite weeknight dinners that makes this transition a bit easier. Hearty, delicious and comes together in under 30 minutes—double decker tacos!

If you like our double decker tacos you’ll love our easy stroganoff loaf (another kid-friendly meal)!

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taco dinner kit

I make my double decker tacos using a taco kit. You don’t have to go this route, but it comes with both crunchy and soft tortillas as well as seasonings to make dinner even easier. As a bonus, when you buy the Old El Pasoâ„¢ Taco Dinner Kit, Hard and Soft Shell you can earn Box Tops for Education for your school! Right now you can earn Double Box Tops*, exclusively at Walmart!

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I recently figured out that Box Tops have gone digital. I downloaded the app this week, scanned my receipt, and my Box Tops were immediately added to my account. It’s such an easy way to earn money for your child’s school. Teachers spend so much time, and often their own budget, making their classroom a special place for their students. This is one way that we can help them have what they need.

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It’s so awesome that you can earn Double Box Tops right now! Look for the logo on the packaging and get scanning! There are many General Mills products that are participating, these are only a few of them.

Double Decker Tacos

(printable recipe at the bottom of the post)
finished double decker tacos
A double decker taco is a soft tortilla that has been spread with warm refried beans and wrapped around a crunchy taco shell. Then it is filled with seasoned meat and toppings! One taco is filling, but I generally make enough for everyone to have two.
taco kit for double decker taco dinner
Tip: heat your refried beans over the stove with a couple tablespoons of milk for the creamy and spreadable beans.
refried beans on tortilla
Spread each flour tortilla with a few tablespoons of refried beans.
corn and flour tortilla layered with refried beans and filled with meat.
Wrap around a crunchy taco shell and fill with seasoned ground beef or turkey.
family friendly meal idea: double decker tacos
Top with your favorite toppings like cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes and taco sauce.
The Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit makes 6 double decker tacos.
4 tacos standing up on plate

Double Decker Tacos

Can't decide between a soft or crunchy taco? Have them both! Double decker tacos are an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 2-3 Tbsp. water
  • 12 small soft tortillas
  • 12 crunchy taco shells
  • 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 can refried beans heated
  • 3 Tbsp. milk
  • shredded cheese
  • shredded lettuce, tomatoes
  • taco sauce

Instructions

  • Cook meat. Drain. Stir in taco seasoning and 2 T. water. Bring to a simmer then remove from heat.
  • Heat taco shells in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.
  • Heat tortillas in the microwave, wrapped with a moist paper towel for 30 seconds.
  • Spread each tortilla with a few tablespoons of warm refried beans.
  • Wrap tortilla around crunchy taco shell.
  • Fill with ground meat and toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe makes 12 tacos, enough to feed a family of 6. You can purchase 2 taco dinner kits and it will come with the tortillas, taco shells, taco seasoning and taco sauce for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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So head to Walmart to stock up on participating products and start your New Year off right!

*For every BTFE-product purchased at Walmart from 12/16/19 – 1/31/20, earn 1 Bonus Box Top. To redeem, your receipt must be scanned in the BTFE App within 14 DAYS of eligible purchase. See www.BTFE.com for App Terms of Service, Official Program Rules and Privacy Policy

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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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