Healthier Cheesy Gordita Crunch

About This Recipe

A lower carb, higher protein spin on Taco Bell's classic Cheesy Gordita Crunch.

Ingredients

• 6 Joseph's Pita Bread
• 6 Hard Taco Shells (I used Stand 'n Stuff)
• 6 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese
• 1 lb Ground Beef (96/4)
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning
• 1/2 C 113g Fat-Free Greek Yogurt, plain
• 1/4 C 60g Salsa
• 1 tsp Ranch Seasoning (optional)
• 1 oz Shredded Mexican Cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Cook the ground beef with the taco seasoning and set aside. Mix the Greek yogurt and salsa together and set aside.
3. While the beef cooks, place the 6 pitas on a large baking sheet and spread 1 oz (28g) of shredded cheese around the outside edges of each pita. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
4. Remove the pitas from the oven and carefully place the taco shells inside the pitas. Press one side of each taco shell into the cheese before folding the other side over. The cheese should adhere to both sides of the taco shell. (Optional: Place the shells back in the oven for 3-5 minutes for a crispier inner shell.)
5. Fill the shells with the cooked beef and top with the yogurt, salsa, and ranch seasoning mixture and a pinch of the remaining shredded cheese.