Mexico City Beef & Bean Burritos
Recipe from Family Circle

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.


Mexico City Beef & Bean Burritos


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/2    head iceberg lettuceOn Sale
  • 2    plum tomatoesOn Sale
  • 1  pound  ground sirloinOn Sale
  • 2  teaspooons  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspooon  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 2    green peppers, choppedOn Sale
  • 1    small onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 1  can (15 ounces)  fat-free refried beansOn Sale
  • 4    whole-grain burrito-size flour tortillasOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  reduced-fat shredded cheddarOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  light sour creamOn Sale

Directions
1.
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).
2.
Meanwhile, place refried beans in a bowl and microwave on HIGH power for 2 minutes, stirring halfway.
3.
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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