Enjoy the tasty and satisfying double tacos with this step-by-step recipe. Stuffed with flavorful ingredients and served with a variety of toppings, these tacos are a perfect meal for any occasion. Spend just a few minutes in the kitchen and indulge in the ultimate taco experience. Get ready for a burst of flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Mix in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir again and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- While the beef mixture simmers, warm up the taco shells according to the package instructions.
- To assemble the double tacos, take a taco shell and layer it with a spoonful of the beef mixture.
- Top the beef with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Place another taco shell on top of the toppings, creating the double taco.
- Repeat the process to make the desired number of double tacos.
- Serve the double tacos hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Interesting Facts
Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has gained popularity worldwide.
The word 'taco' originally referred to the paper wrapper used to serve food.
Taco Tuesday has become a popular food tradition in the United States, where people enjoy tacos every Tuesday.
Double tacos are a fun twist on traditional tacos, providing an extra layer of flavor and texture.
Feel free to customize your double tacos with your favorite toppings and fillings.