Weight Watcher Friendly Tacos

 

With so many of us overeating during this pandemic, I thought it would be good to add some lite but satisfying recipes. Believe me, I hate anything that has the word diet, low fat, fat free or lite in the title with few exceptions, so whatever I put on this blog as weight watcher friendly has passed my taste test. I hope you enjoy these yummy tacos.

MISE EN PLACE

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Lb. white meat ground turkey
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 Yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 Green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 Cup of your favorite salsa (I used Herdez)
  • 1/2 Cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 Tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 Tsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tsp. salt
  • 1/2 Tsp pepper
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomato
  • Queso fresco, monterey jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • Taco shells of your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place the taco shells on a cookie sheet and place in the oven until ready to serve.
  • Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan on medium heat.
  • Add the onions, bell pepper, salt and pepper and saute until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the garlic and continue to saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the turkey meat, breaking it up and mixing it well with the vegetables.
  • Add the chili powder and ground cumin and mix well.
  • When the turkey is cooked through and in small pieces, add the broth, salsa and tomato sauce.
  • Stir well and cook on medium heat until nearly all the liquid evaporates stirring often.
  • While the meat is simmering, have your condiments of lettuce, tomato and cheese ready to assemble your taco.
  • Place the desired amount of meat in your taco shell and top with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Add extra salsa if desired.