Oven Baked Tacos 🌮
Oven Baked Tacos 🌮

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) lean ground beef (93% lean)
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 12 taco shells
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, salsa, sour cream

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Mix the Filling: Add the refried beans, taco seasoning, and tomato sauce to the skillet with the browned beef. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
  4. Prepare the Tacos: Place the taco shells in a 9×13 inch baking dish, standing them up. Spoon the beef and bean mixture into each taco shell, filling them evenly.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each filled taco shell.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the taco shells are crispy.
  7. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Top with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, salsa, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per taco, assuming 12 tacos):

  • Calories: ~200 kcal
  • Carbs: ~20 g
  • Protein: ~13 g
  • Fat: ~9 g
  • Fiber: ~3 g

Weight Watchers Points (per taco):

Based on the ingredients listed, here’s an approximate breakdown of Weight Watchers points per taco. Note that these points are estimated for the myWW+ (Green, Blue, and Purple) plans.

  1. Lean Ground Beef (93% lean):
    • ~4 points for 1 pound (450g) divided by 12 tacos = 0.33 points per taco (round up to 1 point)
  2. Refried Beans:
    • ~8 points for 1 can divided by 12 tacos = 0.67 points per taco (round up to 1 point)
  3. Taco Seasoning:
    • 0 points (assuming the packet has negligible calories and fat)
  4. Tomato Sauce:
    • ~1 point for 1 can divided by 12 tacos = 0.08 points per taco (round down to 0 points)
  5. Taco Shells:
    • ~3 points per shell
  6. Shredded Cheddar Cheese:
    • ~16 points for 1 cup divided by 12 tacos = 1.33 points per taco (round down to 1 point)

Total Weight Watchers Points per Taco: ~6 points

Please note that these points are approximate and can vary based on the specific brands and products you use. For the most accurate points calculation, it is recommended to use the official Weight Watchers app with the specific brands you use.