Turkey Tacos

 
Turkey Tacos!

(My take on a healthy version without sacrificing the taste)

Welcome to my blog and welcome back if you are a returning visitor!  I'd LOVE if you would stay awhile and click on 'follow' to become a follower!

So most of us all know how to make tacos.  This is just my take on them.  I add a few specific products to add flavor and cut fat and calories.  My family loves them and I was STARVING when I made them tonight!

Oh...and MY tacos are SELF SERVE!!! :)

Note:  Stay tuned....for my new 'Weight Loss Diary' page!
(I've lost 52 pounds with these recipes each night and still losing ...)

 
Nutritional Info Per Serving:  Varies according to your toppings but about 300 calories
Preparation Time: About 15 minutes     
Cook Time:  About 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
                                                                                     

6 - Reduced Fat Tortillas (we use Jalapeno Cilantro flavored)
3/4 - cup shredded low fat cheese
1 - medium sized tomato, diced
1/2 - medium sized onion, diced
1/4 - cup cilantro, chopped
1 - 1.25 pounds of 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey
1 - can of Fat Free Refried beans 
2 - tablespoons of Jalapeno, canned
1/4 - cup Jalapeno juice, from can
1/4 - taco seasoning
3/4 - cup Fat Free OR Reduced Fat Sour Cream

Cook your turkey over medium high heat until cooked through.

Add your taco seasoning and the water it requires.  Stir and reduce heat to low.  Simmer until ready to serve.

We use a MILD seasoning since we heat up the beans with some SPICE!

 Heat up your can of refried beans in a small pot on medium heat.  Add jalapeno, jalapeno juice and cilantro to the beans and stir.  Reduce heat to low until ready to serve.


TIP:  If you open one side of the can...and make a small hole on the other side...your beans will slide right out!

Start chopping your lettuce, onion and tomato.  Grate your cheese and set up your taco bar.

You can TOTALLY tell that not many members of my family like tomatoes and onions!

Heat up your tortillas if you like them like that.  Best done with a moist paper towel over the top of them on a plate in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

THESE JALAPENO CILANTRO FLAVORED TORTILLAS ARE AWESOME!  LOW FAT AND CALORIE TOO!

Compile your preference of a PERFECT taco and you are done!  Eat and enjoy!  I know I did!

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for visiting my blog.  I have some awesome things planned for the next few day and can't wait to show you!  I would LOOOOVE to hear your comments and all about how YOUR cooking adventures went.

Goodnight and see you tomorrow!  Be sure to let me know how YOURS turned out!

Grilled Jalapeno Burgers (Mild)

 
New!!  

Check out 'My Favorite Things' tabs!

Welcome to my blog and welcome back if you are a returning visitor!  I'd LOVE if you would stay awhile and click on 'follow' to become a follower!

Remember:  Recipes Posted Daily....so hopefully we will see you tomorrow!

So the sun is shining and Spring has Sprung today!  What a mood lifter and time to do some grillin'!  Today's menu holds in store for you.....Grilled Jalapeno Burgers!!  We make them on the mild side but looooove the taste of the Jalapeno and the kids ... gobble them up!  We paired it with some baked beans and left over couscous salad from last night.

Note:  If you would like a spicier Burger...add more Jalapeno!!!

 
Nutritional Info Per Serving:  ONLY ABOUT 350 CALORIESl!!!
Preparation Time: About 15 minutes      
Cook Time:  About 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
                                                                                     

1 - pound of 96/4 Hamburger (super lean)
1/3 - cup Parmesan
1/4 - cup Jalapeno (canned)
1/4 - cup Jalapeno juice (from can)
1/3 - cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1 - Egg
1 - teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 - teaspoon Pepper
Pam cooking spray
4 - Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Your desired condiments (I use lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard)

Preheat grill to medium heat

Add together Hamburger, Parmesan, Jalapeno, Jalapeno juice, Italian Bread Crumbs, Egg, Garlic Salt and Pepper.  Mix thoroughly.  (Go ahead, break down and use your hands!)

Remember:  If you want a spicier than mild hamburger....add more Jalapeno or Jalapeno juice.  If made as recipe calls for, it will have some Jalapeno taste with a little bit of bite but tolerable for the kids.

The easiest way I have found to evenly separate the hamburger into fourths so you can make four burgers??  Pat it down evenly in the bottom of the bowl and make lines in half and then in half again as shown.  Makes it easier to know the approximate amount to form.

Now form into four patties.  I use wax paper to keep them separate but you don't need to.  You can just set them individually on a plate.

Alright, so now is the time I hand the buns, the patties, the Pam cooking spray and a spatula to my hubby and ask him to 'DO HIS THING' and grill to perfection!

Now is the time I usually make up my condiment plate.  I don't usually add cheese to these burgers because there is already some IN the hamburger and it helps keep the calories low without losing the taste.

And then...we set the table.  It feels SO much like spring I went for a light springy type feel today.

And...the table setting.  (Silverware are IN the napkin and napkin ring)

And then...a couple of beers, yes beers for my husband and I.  I normally prefer a glass of wine but beer with burgers seems fitting.  This beer is amazing!  The only one I like and one of my favorite things.  It enhances the flavor to garnish with an orange!

Note:  But they have 171 calories each!! Yikes!

And once again...you are DONE!  That simple...that easy!

THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for visiting my blog.  I have some awesome things planned for the next few day and can't wait to show you!  I would LOOOOVE to hear your comments and all about how YOUR cooking adventures went.

STAY TUNED FOR 'FIGHT NIGHT MENU WITH THE GUYS' AND 'EASTER POTATO DISH' THAT I WILL BE BRINGING TO MY MOM'S FOR EASTER DINNER!

Goodnight and see you tomorrow!