Beef & bean burritos

8 Burritos

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean ground beef
1mediumOnion; chopped
1tablespoonSpicy Seasoning Mix **
½teaspoonSalt
8ouncesTomato sauce
15ouncesCanned pinto beans drained, mashed
8Flour tortillas; warmed (each about 8 inches)
Thinly sliced lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Sliced green onions
3tablespoonsChili powder
2teaspoonsGround cumin
teaspoonGarlic powder
¾teaspoonDried oregano leaves
½teaspoonGround red pepper

Directions

OPTIONAL

SPICY SEASONING MIX

Combine all ingredients. Cover and store in airtight container. Shake before using to blend.

Quicker than the fast food shop! Simmer lean ground beef and Spicy Seasoning Mix 10 minutes, then combine with convenient canned pinto beans. Spoon into tortillas and serve with fresh vegetable accompaniments.

Preparation time: 25 min.

1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into ¾-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

2. Sprinkle seasoning mix and salt over beef. Stir in tomato sauce.

Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; heat through.

3. To asssemble, spoon equal amounts of beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Add lettuce, tomatoes and green onions, if desired. Fold bottom edge up over filling. Fold right and left sides to center, overlapping edges.

* COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: * Texas Beef Council --