Add a flavorful twist to burrito night by blending half the beef with finely chopped mushrooms.
Beefy Burritos
Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook Time: 20 mins.
Ingredients:
8 oz Fresh Crimini Mushrooms – 250 mg
½ lb lean ground beef – 250g
1 tbsp canola oil – 15 mL
2 tbsp Tex-Mex Seasoning Blend – 30 mL
1 pkt Mushroom seasoning blend -5 g
1 cup reduced sodium refried beans – 250 mL
4 large flour tortillas – 4
1 cup cooked Spanish rice – 250 mL
2 cups shredded lettuce – 500 mL
½ cup salsa – 125 mL
½ cup guacamole (optional) 125 mL
½ cup fat free sour cream (optional) 125 mL
¾ cup shredded part skim Cheddar cheese – 180 mL
Method:
• Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the ground beef; pulse until well combined.
• Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, Tex-Mex seasoning and mushroom seasoning. Cook for 10 minutes until mushroom mixture is browned.
• Spread the refried beans over each tortilla. Spoon in rice, and top with the mushroom mixture, lettuce, salsa and optional guacamole and sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese, and roll up burritos.
• Coat a hot nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place the burritos, seam side down, and toast on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes until heated through.
Tip: Many brands carry Spanish-style rice that can be prepared in the microwave for a quick dinner.
Nutrition facts: per serving
Calories: 503
Sodium: 743 mg
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Dietary Fibre: 6 g
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