Print Recipe
Healthy Bean Chalupas
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
Found this recipe in Southern Living. Healthy and Mexican? Sounds good to me!
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 (10 inch) flour tortillas
shredded romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat mexican cheese blend
1 large tomato, diced
salsa
reduced-fat sour cream
Directions:
1. Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet, stirring to crumble.
2. Drain beef well, and set aside.
3. Wipe skillet clean.
4. Return beef to skillet; stir in beans, chiles, and seasoning mix.
5. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
6. Press each tortilla into a tortilla shell pan or 1-quart oven-safe bowl.
7. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
8. Place on lettuce-lined serving plates.
9. Spoon bean mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle with cheese and diced tomato.
10. Serve with desired condiments.
By RecipeOfHealth.com