
Certainly! To make the Steak Fajita Crunch Bombs Weight Watchers-friendly and calculate the SmartPoints, weβll adjust the recipe to be lower in points while still being delicious.
π Weight Watchers Steak Fajita Crunch Bombs π
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 Β½ 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:
1οΈβ£ Season the flank steak with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C).
4οΈβ£ Turn the heat down to medium. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, garlic, and onion to the pan. Cook until the onions are translucent.
5οΈβ£ Add the bell peppers, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
6οΈβ£ Slice the steak into ΒΌ-inch (1 cm) cubes. Add the cubed steak to the pan with the bell peppers and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
7οΈβ£ Lay out one whole wheat tortilla. Sprinkle about ΒΌ 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.
8οΈβ£ Fold the edges of the tortilla over the filling and press to seal.
9οΈβ£ Place the filled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
π Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
1οΈβ£1οΈβ£ 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 (ΒΌ 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! ππ