Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Skillet Beef Tamales

Once again, I originally got this recipe from Taste of Home, but recreated it to fit our family's taste preferences.  http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Skillet-Beef-Tamales

3/4 lb lean ground turkey
1 c picante sauce
1/2 c tomato sauce
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 c canned or frozen corn
1/8 c orange puree (optional)
1/2 c reduced fat cheddar cheese (I used ff mozzarella b/c that's what we had)
6 soft corn tortilla shells

optional toppings: sour cream, tomatoes

Brown meat.  Stir in next five ingredients.  Bring to a  boil .  Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 min.
Meanwhile cut up 6 small corn tortilla shells into thin strips and pieces.  Toast in 350 degree oven until crispy (about 10 min).  (I make these the night before so it's ready for us!)

Add shredded cheddar into meat mixture.  MIx to blend and melt.  Add tortillas just before serving. 

We split this into 3 servings, and it came out to 9 points each.  You could easily cut the points down if you use less tortilla shells, but we find that is what makes this so filling.  We also add our cheese to the top and don't use nearly as much, and we use fat free.  Also reduces the points.  Brian and I each give this 4.5 stars.  We like this one a lot!

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