Mexican Stack Ups

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

Mexican Stack Ups are flavorful layered tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, offering a delicious combination of savory, cheesy, and fresh flavors in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. lean hamburger
  • 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup onions

Instructions

  1. Brown the hamburger, drain excess fat, and mix with taco seasoning as directed on the package.
  2. Heat the refried beans on low in a medium pan.
  3. Microwave the tortillas for 3 to 4 minutes in the package, turning once.
  4. Place a tortilla on a plate.
  5. Spread a tablespoon of refried beans and a tablespoon of seasoned meat on the tortilla.
  6. Add shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and onions on top.
  7. Place a second tortilla on top and repeat the layers: beans, meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
  8. Repeat the layering process for the remaining tortillas.
  9. Serve immediately, cut into wedges if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

434 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 17.1g 22% DV
Carbs 50.7g 18% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2348mg 100% DV
Potassium 562.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 32.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 230.5mg 18% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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