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Beef & Bean Burrito
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Steak plays a supporting role in these easy-to-make burritos. It's the straightforward flavors of cilantro and green chilies that capture the essence of Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients:
Nonstick cooking spray

1/2
pound beef round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

3
cloves garlic, minced

1
can (about 15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1
can (about 4 ounces) diced mild green chilies, drained

1/4
cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

6
(6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed

1/2
cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Salsa and fat-free sour cream (optional)



 
Preparation:
1.
Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add steak and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until steak is cooked to desired doneness.

2.
Stir beans, chilies and cilantro into skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.

3.
Spoon steak mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; sprinkle cheese evenly over each tortilla. Fold bottom end of tortilla over filling; roll to enclose. Serve with salsa and fat-free sour cream, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 burrito (without salsa and sour cream)
Sodium 956 mg
Protein 19 g
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 36 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 7 g
Calories from Fat 22 %
Calories 278
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Meat 1-1/2
Vegetable 1
Starch 2


This recipe appears in: Mexican

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