Easy Taco Light Low Fat Recipes

LIGHTER BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water; cook until water has evaporated and vegetables are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Season taco filling with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon filling onto tortillas, top with salsa and lettuce, and fold to enclose.

LOW-FAT TACO DIP

Steps:

• Spread refried beans into a 9-in. pie plate. Combine sour cream and taco seasoning; spread over beans. Top with tomato, cheese, onions and olives. Serve with chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

LOW-CARB "TACOS"

Steps:

• Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and jalapeno peppers together in a skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir taco seasoning into meat mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
• Stir meat mixture, shredded lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, salsa, and sour cream together in a large bowl. Divide taco mixture among 4 bowls and top each with avocado slices.

LOW FAT TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Grease 11x7 inch baking dish.
• Brown turkey and chopped onion in frying pan.
• Drain and return to pan.
• Add water, taco sauce, taco seasoning,and chiles. Stir.
• Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
• In greased baking dish, layer half of the taco shells in the bottom.
• Layer half of the meat on top of shells.
• Sprinkle the mild and sharp cheddar cheese over meat layer.
• Layer remainder of taco shells over the cheese.
• Layer remainder of meat on top of shells.
• Sprinkle Monterey/Colby mix on top.
• Arrange tomatoes, green onions, and orange pepper on top.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven.
• Serve with jalapenos and sour cream.

30 MINUTE LIGHT TACO CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic - saute for about 5 minutes until soft. Add meat and taco seasoning, cooking until meat is browned. Rinse and drain grease from the meat. Add beans and salsa. Mix well and cook to thicken.
• Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with about 25 tortilla chips. Gently press down the chips to break into bite-sized pieces. Spread the meat mixture over the chips. Top with cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top with favorite optional toppings, and serve with remaining tortilla chips.

LIGHTER CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Mix the oil with the cumin and paprika on a large plate. Sit the chicken on the plate and rub the spiced oil all over it. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then cover and set aside while you prepare the salsa.
• Heat the grill to high for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with foil and lay the tomatoes (cut-side up) on it, along with the pepper and red onion. Brush the oil over the onion, and season the tomatoes and onion with pepper. Grill for 12-15 mins, turning the tomatoes and onion halfway through, until well charred. Remove (leaving the grill on) and set aside to cool - put the pepper in a bowl and cover with cling film so that it's easier to skin later.
• For the guacamole, put the avocado in a bowl and briefly mash with a fork, leaving some chunky pieces for texture. Gently mix in the lime juice, spring onions, coriander and chilli flakes. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Re-line the baking tray with foil and lay the chicken on it, plump-side up. Grill for about 10 mins until cooked - there is no need to turn it. Meanwhile, scoop out and discard as much of the seeds and juice from the tomatoes as you can (so the salsa isn't too wet), leaving the pulp and charred skin. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skin. Chop the tomatoes and onion, and dice the pepper. Combine in a bowl with the lime juice, cumin, chilli flakes, some pepper and a pinch of salt.
• When the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 mins.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the chicken into chunky slices and spoon over the juices. When ready to serve, lay the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm through for 2-3 mins. Serve the chicken, taco shells, yogurt, lettuce, coriander and lime wedges in separate bowls, so that everyone can build their own tacos.

EASY TACO LIGHT , LOW FAT!

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss beef strips with the cumin, chipotle chili powder, and cinnamon until well coated.
• Heat a medium heavy nonstick saute pan over medium heat with the canola oil.
• Add the beef strips. Saute for about 2 minutes or until beef strips are thoroughly cooked.
• Add the tomatoes, jicama and lime juice. Cook for about another minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro. Place 1/2 cup of the mixture on a large lettuce leaf. Top with cheese and serve.