
Certainly! To make the Steak Fajita Crunch Bombs Weight Watchers-friendly and calculate the SmartPoints, weโll adjust the recipe to be lower in points while still being delicious.
๐ Weight Watchers Steak Fajita Crunch Bombs ๐
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) flank steak (or use a leaner cut like sirloin)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (reduce to 1 teaspoon to cut points)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 bell peppers (any color), seeded and diced
- 6 medium whole wheat tortillas (for fewer SmartPoints, use lower-calorie tortillas)
- 1 ยฝ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (reduced from 3 cups)
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 12 tortilla chips (reduced from 18)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Preparation:
1๏ธโฃ Season the flank steak with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
2๏ธโฃ Heat a pan over high heat. Add the flank steak and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness. Remove from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3๏ธโฃ Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC).
4๏ธโฃ Turn the heat down to medium. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, garlic, and onion to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent.
5๏ธโฃ Add the bell peppers, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
6๏ธโฃ Slice the steak into ยผ-inch (1 cm) cubes. Add the cubed steak to the pan with the bell peppers and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
7๏ธโฃ Lay out one whole wheat tortilla. Sprinkle about ยผ cup of shredded Mexican cheese in the center. Place two tortilla chips side by side over the cheese. Add a 1-inch chunk of Monterey Jack cheese over the chips, and top with roughly two spoonfuls of the steak and bell pepper mixture.
8๏ธโฃ Fold the edges of the tortilla over the filling and press to seal.
9๏ธโฃ Place the filled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
๐ Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
1๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
SmartPoints Calculation (per serving):
- Flank Steak (3 oz per serving): 4 SmartPoints
- Olive Oil (1 teaspoon): 1 SmartPoint
- Whole Wheat Tortilla (1): 2 SmartPoints
- Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (ยผ cup): 3 SmartPoints
- Monterey Jack Cheese (1 oz): 2 SmartPoints
- Tortilla Chips (2 chips): 1 SmartPoint
Total SmartPoints per Serving: Approximately 11 SmartPoints (calculated for a 6-serving recipe)
Kcal: Approximately 400 kcal per serving (adjusted for fewer cheese and chips)
Servings: 6 servings
Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Steak Fajita Crunch Bombs! ๐๐