Snacks-To-Go: Beef Burritos
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Course : Microwave
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

10 tortillas tortillas -- corn or flour style
2 cups monterey jack -- shredded
---REFRIED BEANS---
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium Onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
2 teaspoons dried coriander
19 ounces canned red kidney beans
1/4 teaspoon pepper
---BEEF FILLING---
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium Onion -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
 

Preparation:

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.

 

Nutritional Information:

about 270 calories, 14 g protein, 15 g fat, 20 g carbohydrate high source fibre, good source calcium Source: Canadian Living magazine, Jan 95 Presented in article by Riki Dixon "Portable Meals: Snacks to Go" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com