(NC) – Rice and Beef Burritos offer families a portable and worry-free meal when leading an on-the-go lifestyle. Whether running to soccer practice, swimming lessons or a t-ball game, rice, fresh vegetables, black beans and lean ground beef will give your body the fuel it needs for maximum performance.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef 250g
- 1 cup minced onion 250 mL
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder* 5 mL
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 mL
- 1 19 oz can black beans rinsed well and drained 1, 540 mL
- 1-1/2 cups salsa (mild, medium or hot) 375 mL
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels 250 mL
- 3 cups cooked white or brown short or long grain U.S. rice 750 mL
- 6 10- inch whole grain tortillas
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped 750 mL
- 1-1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded 375 mL
- 12 thin slices ripe avocado 12
Garnishes:
- Sprigs of cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or plain yogurt
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 10 minutes. Drain any fat, crumble and return meat to skillet. Add onion, ancho chili powder and cumin.
- Cook, stirring often, until onions are slightly softened; about 5 minutes. Stir in beans and salsa. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn (do not need to thaw) and rice until well combined.
To Serve:
- Spoon about 1 cup (250 mL) of the rice mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup (125 mL) lettuce and 1/4 cup (50 mL) of cheese and two pieces of avocado. Add a sprig of cilantro, a squeeze of lime and dollop of sour cream/yogurt if desired. Fold bottom edge, then sides; roll up.
- Can be served cold, at room temperature or warmed in the microwave if desired.
- * Substitute chili powder if ancho chili powder is not available
Notes
Source: www.riceinfo.com
Nutrition
Serving: 1buritto with 1/6 of filling | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 21g | Total Fat: 11g | Sodium: 750mg | Fiber: 6g
Nutrition Facts
Rice and Beef Burritos
Serving Size
1 buritto with 1/6 of filling
Amount per Serving
Calories
440
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
11
g
17
%
Sodium
750
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
64
g
21
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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