Healthy Bean Chalupas

Ingredients

• 4.5 ounce chiles green chopped canned
• 32 ounce pinto beans undrained canned
• 8 10-inch flour tortillas ()
• 1 pound ground beef lean
• 16 ounce refried beans fat-free canned
• 8 servings romaine lettuce shredded
• 8 servings condiments: salsa sour reduced-fat
• 1.5 cups mexican four-cheese blend cheese light shredded
• 1.3 ounce taco seasoning 
• 1 large tomatoes diced

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet, stirring to crumble.
2. Drain beef well, and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
3. Return beef to skillet; stir in beans, chiles, and seasoning mix.
4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until thoroughly heated.
5. Press each tortilla into a tortilla shell pan or 1-quart oven-safe bowl.
6. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp.
7. Place on lettuce-lined serving plates. Spoon bean mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle with cheese and diced tomato.
8. Serve with desired condiments.