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Burritos Buenos

Contributed By: KarenJoyce
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A delicious Mexican meal

Ingredients

1 Small onion
2 Medium zucchini
2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
1 pound Lean ground turkey or ground beef
1 cup Cooked pinto beans
1 3/4 cups Red salsa
4 tablespoons Diced mild green chilies (1 small can)
12 Medium flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups Grated Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
2 Large tomatoes
3 cups Lettuce

Preparation

Chop onion and zucchini.


In a medium skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add onions and cook until transparent. Add zucchini and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add ground turkey or ground beef and cook until well done. Drain off any extra fat.


Add pinto beans, 1 cup of salsa and green chilies. Stir to combine and cook until mixture is heated through.


Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 325 degree F oven until soft. Meanwhile, chop tomatoes and shred lettuce. Set aside.


Lay out tortillas on plates or on the counter. Evenly divide turkey or beef mixture among tortillas, placing it in bottom half of each tortilla but leaving a 2-inch border around the edge. Top each burrito with grated cheese, chopped tomatoes and shredded lettuce, portioning each out evenly. Top each burrito with a tablespoon of salsa, roll up and serve.

Cook's Notes

Use a lower fat recipe use low fat cheese and lean meat

Nutrient Information

Calories660
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat6.5 g
Carbohydrates70 g
Protein34 g
Vitamin A2847 IU
Vitamin C33 mg
Calcium396 mg
Sodium1166 mg
Iron7.2 mg
Fiber9 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: jimmy_adams
My husband, daughter, and I loved this recipe. It's easy to put together and cook all in one pan. What a great way to incorporate vegetables too. The only reason I couldn't give five stars is because my son had to pick out all his vegetables. Oh, well, you can't please everybody all of the time. :)

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree