a twist on traditional mexican: baked tacos

mexican food is my favorite food. i think i could eat it all day, everyday, but then i might have a slight probably wearing the clothes i like to wear. though its not the most diet friendly cuisine, there are ways to make it healthier which i hope to continue to share! my favorite way to make mexican healthier is to simply swap veggies for chips! i like to slice up either jicama or bell peppers to dip into salsa and guacamole! another way is to use small, soft corn tortillas. they are only 45 calories a piece and can be easily made into hard taco shells if desired! tonight's supper recipe is one that is relatively easy and a change up from traditional ground beef tacos!

baked tacos

1 lb extra lean ground beef

1 recipe homemade refried beans

1/4 cup salsa

2-3 tbsp homemade taco seasonings

8-10 hard taco shells (homemade recipe below) 

shredded cheese and your favorite taco seasonings

1. preheat oven to 400.
2. brown ground beef. drain any fat. add salsa, beans and seasonings. 
3. spoon mixture into taco shells. 
4. place filled shells into a casserole, standing up. sprinkle with cheese.
5. bake for 10-12 minutes or until heated through. 
6. serve with your favorite toppings!

homemade taco shells

1. using 6 inch corn tortillas, wrap in a barely damp paper towel and steam in microwave for about 30 seconds. lay the tortillas on a clean working surface and spray both sides with cooking spray. carefully drape each tortilla over bars in the oven rack.bake at 375 until crisp, about 7-10 minutes (watch carefully). 

(recipes slightly adapted from One Good Thing by Jillee) 

it is fro-yo friday! after supper tonight i am going to get some frozen yogurt and to see divergent with one of my friends! perfect girl-date for a stormy friday night! have a wonderful weekend!

xoxo,

clp