Mexico City Beef & Bean Burritos
Strips of seasoned beef, refried beans, and all your favorite Mexican toppings are layered in flour tortillas to make a quick-and-easy family dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1/2 head iceberg lettuce
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2 plum tomatoes
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1 pound ground sirloin
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2 teaspooons chili powder
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1/2 teaspooon dried oregano
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2 green peppers, chopped
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 can (15 ounces) fat-free refried beans
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4 whole-grain burrito-size flour tortillas
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3/4 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar
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1/3 cup light sour cream
Directions
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Shred the lettuce (you will need 3 cups) and core and chop the tomatoes. Set aside. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Crumble in the sirloin and season with chili powder and oregano. Cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add green peppers and onion. Cook an additional 7 minutes, until vegetables are softened (add 1/2 cup water if pan is dry).
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Meanwhile, place refried beans in a bowl and microwave on HIGH power for 2 minutes, stirring halfway.
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Spread a tortilla with 1/4 cup beans. Spoon 2/3 cup of the meat mixture in center of tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons cheese, 2/3 cup lettuce and 1/4 cup tomato. Fold up tortilla, burrito-style; repeat, using all ingredients. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition information
Calories 462, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 999 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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