Mike and I frequent a restaurant in Snohomish, Washington that offers the best homemade tortillas in town. When you walk in the door they hand you a warm and tender piece of heaven. I can’t resist them, and that’s a problem. Any healthy eating resolutions I made before I walked in the door are lost. The burritos piled high with melted cheese and shredded beef just call my name. I seem to pass over the lighter fare.
But guess what? I can make a healthier version at home! Tortilla Land sent me their flour tortillas and I was impressed. These tortillas aren’t the pre-cooked versions you buy at the grocery store. When you heat them on the stove in a non-stick skillet without added fat (had to put that in) they puff up just like my beloved tortillas!
Better yet, the ingredients are simple – flour, water, canola oil, salt and sugar. I like that!
If I had a wish, it would be that the flour wasn’t refined, and there would be a little less sodium. I made up for the missing fiber with a spicy, crunchy, red cabbage salad that I piled on top of my ground beef.
Tortilla Land makes a corn tortilla with added fiber and less sodium that is on my grocery list. After tasting a freshly cooked tortilla, it’s hard to go back to the flat, chewier versions I used to set on my table.
I’m working on keeping the calories in check these days, so my tortilla doesn’t have cheese. I can hear you! Tortillas without cheese? My husband would agree with you – his had cheese, but I have to say I didn’t miss it in mine.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Tortillas with Beef and Mexican Cabbage Salad
Serves 8
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- ½ small jalapeno pepper, finely minced
- 1 cup tomatillos, diced
- 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 4 ounces canned mild green chiles, can
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups red cabbage, finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, finely minced
- 1 small lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon Mexican seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 pound extra lean beef
- 1 tablespoon Mexican Seasoning
- 8 medium Tortilla Land Flour or Corn Tortillas, or tortillas of your choice
- 16 tablespoons low fat sour cream
1. Combine onion, jalapeno, tomatillo, tomatoes, chiles, garlic, cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, 1/2 tbs Mexican seasoning, cumin, and red pepper in a bowl. Season to taste should it need more heat for you.
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Add beef and 1 tablespoon Mexican seasoning and cook for 5 – 6 minutes until the meat is cooked through.
3. Heat tortillas in a dry non-stick skillet over medium-high until lightly browned on both sides. Top with beef, salad and sour cream.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 334, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 4
Total Fat: 8.30g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 103mg
Total Carbs: 11.04g
Dietary Fiber: 6.87g
Sugars: 5.69g
Protein: 14.32g
Please see disclaimer for further details. Nutrition information is compiled with MacGourmet. If you find discrepancies, please let me know. It’s important to me that I provide you with accurate information.
Mexican food is my weakness, too. So hard to “control” myself when I go out… I love your version!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
My weakness too. I love the refried beans, chips and salsa. A glass of wine and I’m in heaven!
I am yet to find a tortilla with an ingredient list that short…now I’m on the prowl! These look DELISH! 🙂
I agree. My wish is for a whole grain version. I can’t wait to try the corn. It has more fiber and less sodium.
Hey Kristi! Again, I can’t thank you enough for posting this amazing recipe with our tortillas! I just wanted to let you know that the corn tortillas were only available for a limited time. 🙁 Tortilla Land is working on some possible new varieties, and I will be sure to pass on your desire for a whole grain version, or corn with more fiber and less sodium!
That’s terrific! I really liked your tortillas. So fresh, few ingredients and soft on the inside, lovely crispy on the outside. Great product!
Great skinny Cinco de Mayo treat! I’m always a fan of taking something you love from a restaurant and recreating it at home. Well done!
Although…I might miss the cheese 😉
We can put cheese on yours. 🙂
You always know how to make me hungry!
I like that!
I am a big Tortillaland fan and on Weight Watchers. Thanks!
Tonight I cooked up a tortilla and stuffed it with leftover chicken and my favorite green mix. Low in points and delicious!
Hip Hip Hooray that is a wonderful healthy Mexican meal. You nailed this one Kristi!
My husband ate the leftovers tonight and was just as happy as long as he had his cheese!
Happy (Belated) Cinco de Mayo!!! I wish you could have made my meal last night 🙂
Oscar Wilde said he could resist everything except temptation. He must have visited that restaurant in Snohomish 🙂 Kristi, these filled tortillas look amazing and even better, it only takes minutes to make!
I was pleasantly surprised to find that my husband loved the cabbage salad on top!
It is hard to eat my Mexican food without all the cheese and sour cream (two absolute musts). I love fresh tortillas! I am sure there is nothing better in the world. Your red cabbage Mexican salad looks very colorful and healthy too!
You and my husband would be in agreement. I don’t miss the cheese, but I want the sour cream. 🙂
I must say I’ve been missing meat since I have been on the detox and this has me drooling!
I was on a food elimination diet for health reasons at one time, I sure felt good, but was glad to return to some of my favorite meals.
I wish I had found this blog earlier! This would have been great for my Cinco de Mayo party yesterday. Guess I’ll just stash it for next year 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Take care,
— Chelsey
i so love Mexican food ! and this looks just perfect for the occasion 🙂
Mmmmmm this sounds good!! I love tacos!! or tortillas!
Mother Rimmy…Happy Mother’s Day to you too. I love tortillas too but can’t get it right 😉 have a blessed and fun filled day with your family .
Elin
I’ve never tried to make them myself, I’m so impressed that you have!
Wow, these look amazing! Mexican food is seriously my weakness.
Yum!
I am going to have to find these tortillas! I love the idea of warm, fresh tortillas without actually having to mak ethem myself!
Hi Katie – you can find them at
A really wonderfully delicious and tasty treat!
These look excellent…with all that flavor, I don’t think I’d miss the cheese either 🙂
I really don’t miss cheese when there’s an abundance of spices and veggies.
I have got to find these tortillas and give them a try. Your tacos look wonderful Kristi.
Check out to locate where you can purchase them. They really were good.