Southwestern Recipes

Burritos To Go

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Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix or 2 tablespoons homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 6 (8 or 9 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend or Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cut six (12 inch) squares of aluminum foil.
  3. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add ground beef. Cook until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently.
  4. Add taco seasoning mix, corn, bell peppers and water. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  5. Place each tortilla on foil square. Spread about 3 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
  6. Top each with beef mixture and cheese.
  7. Fold bottom 1/3 of each tortilla over filling. Roll tortilla starting at one side. Wrap each burrito securely in foil.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  10. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
  11. If desired, serve with refried beans, chopped tomato, shredded lettuce and salsa.

Notes

Per 1 burroto: Calories 490; Calories from fat 190; Total fat 21g; Saturated fat 9g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 1450mg; Total Carbohydrate 50g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sugars 4g; Protein 26g

Exchanges: 3 1/2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat OR 3 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat



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