Skinny Mexican Street Tacos

These Skinny Mexican Street Tacos are quick, easy and insanely delicious! These Mexican Street Tacos are packed with flavorful ground beef, chopped onions, refried beans, and salsa con queso. Crisped to perfection-and topped with your favorite toppings with fresh limes!

PREP TIME10 minutes

COOK TIME20 minutes

TOTAL TIME30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. 96% lean ground beef or 99% ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 (16 oz.) can fat free refried beans
1 cup Tostitos salsa con queso
24 white corn tortillas – I use Guerrero or Mission white corn tortillas

Instructions

1. 1. Spray a large skillet or cast iron pan with non stick cooking spray. Cook ground beef over medium heat, until it’s no longer pink and drain any excessive fat or liquid.
  2. Add onions and garlic and continue cooking until onions are translucent.
  3. Add seasonings, green chilies, refried beans and cheese dip.
  4. Stir until well blended.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  6. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray the foil with non stick cooking spray.
  7. Heat a separate non-stick skillet or an electric griddle over medium heat.
  8. Spray both sides of each tortilla with non stick cooking spray and cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side. Repeat until all tortillas are light cooked.
  9. Spoon 2 Tbsp of taco filling into taco shells and stack them side by side onto prepared baking sheets
  10. Spray the tops of the tacos with non stick cooking oil spray ( I use canola oil).
  11. Bake for approximately 14-18 minutes or until the tortillas are lightly brown and edges are golden brown.
  12. Serve with your favorite taco toppings and ENJOY!

Makes 24 street tacos

2 Points® for one taco or 5 Points® for 2 tacos

Notes

Smart-points: GREEN: 3 Smart-points per taco BLUE and PURPLE: 2 Smart-points per taco

- Point Value does not include toppings.

Can these tacos be reheated?

Reheating these Skinny Street Tacos in then oven or air fryer is very easy, and takes only 10 to 15 minutes in the oven or 7-10 minutes in the air fryer.

Just preheat your oven to 375 degrees and wrap the tacos tightly in aluminum foil and cook directly on your oven rack for 10-15 minutes.

Can these Skinny Mexican Street Tacos be frozen?

Yes, these Skinny Mexican Street Tacos can be made in advance, wrapped in aluminum foil and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to eat.

Thaw the frozen tacos overnight in the refrigerator. Make sure to freeze them before the condiments. Then reheat in the oven or air fryer. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and wrap the tacos tightly in aluminum foil and cook directly on your oven rack for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

YIELD:

24
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 106TOTAL FAT: 2gSATURATED FAT: 1gCHOLESTEROL: 12mgSODIUM: 224mgCARBOHYDRATES: 15gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 12gFIBER: 3gSUGAR: 1gPROTEIN: 6g