Easy Beef and Salsa Burritos
This healthy recipe is high in Vitamin A and comes from NDSU Extension Service.
Ingredients
- 1 1b. lean ground beef
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and well-drained
- 1 c. chunky salsa (mild or medium)
- 3/4 c. shredded cheese (such as Co-Jack)
- 8 medium flour tortillas
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown beef 8 to 10 minutes (until it reaches 160 degrees). Drain well.
- Season beef with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Stir in spinach and salsa; heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese.
- To serve, spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Fold bottom edge up over filling; fold sides to center, overlapping edges.
Makes 8 servings.
Per serving: 264 calories, 16 grams (g) fat, 10 g carbohydrate and 2 g fiber.
Recipe courtesy of the Beef Commission.