Snacks-to-go: beef burritos




Snacks-to-go: beef burritos
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Last updated 9/27/2008 2:29:02 PM. Recipe ID 56476. Report a problem with this recipe.



 
      Title: Snacks-to-go: beef burritos
 Categories: Beef, Appetizers, Mexican
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
     10    6 or 7-inch tortillas,
           -corn or flour style
      2 c  Monterey Jack, shredded

MMMMM-----------------------REFRIED BEANS----------------------------
      2 tb Olive oil
      1    Onion, chopped
      2    Garlic cloves, minced
      2 ts Dried coriander
     19 oz Canned red kidney beans
    1/4 ts Pepper

MMMMM------------------------BEEF FILLING-----------------------------
      2 ts Olive oil
      1    Onion, chopped
      2    Garlic cloves, minced
  1 1/2 ts Chili powder
    1/2 lb Lean ground beef
      1 tb Tomato paste
      1 ts Dried oregano
    1/4 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
 
  Refried Beans:
  
  In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and
  coriander, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until softened.
  Drain beans, reserving 2 tb liquid. Rinse beans; drain and add to
  skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add reserved
  bean liquid and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Transfer to food
  processor; pure until smooth.
  
  Beef Filling:
  
  In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion,
  garlic and chili powder, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or
  until softened. Add beef; cook for 5 minutes, breaking up with wooden
  spoon. Add tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes
  or until slightly thickened and beef is no longer pink.
  
  Evenly divide refried beans among tortillas, spreading evenly over
  each. Top evenly with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange on
  baking sheet; bake in 400F 200C oven for 5 minutes. Roll up
  jelly-roll style.
  
  Variation: Substitute 1/2 lb diced smoked turkey for the beef filling.
  
  Tip: Rolled-up burritos can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap
  and frozen for up to 1 week. to reheat, microwave frozen wrapped
  burritos at Medium-high for 2-1/2 minutes or bake frozen, unwrapped,
  in 400F 200C oven for 10 minutes.
  
  If not eating "on the go" serve with salsa.
  
  Per Serving: about 270 calories, 14 g protein, 15 g fat, 20 g
  carbohydrate high source fibre, good source calcium
  




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Recipe ID 56476 (Apr 03, 2005)