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Rice and Beef Burritos

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.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe courtesy of www.newscanada.com.

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Servings
6
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 1 Cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder*
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 can black beans (19 oz ), rinsed well and drained
  • 1-1/2 Cups salsa (mild, medium or hot)
  • 1 Cup frozen corn kernels
  • 3 Cups cooked white or brown short or long grain u.s. rice
  • 6 10-inch whole grain tortillas
  • 3 Cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 11-1/2 Cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 12 thin slices, ripe avocado
  • garnishes
  • sprigs of cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • sour cream or plain yogurt
    • Directions
  • 1.

    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.

  • 2.

    To serve

  • 3.

    Spoon about 1 cup of the rice mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup lettuce and 1/4 cup 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.

  • 4.

    Can be served cold, at room temperature or warmed in the microwave if desired.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving: 588 calories, 20 g fat, 30 g protein, 72 g carbohydrates, 13 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin B12, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Good source of vitamin A and B6.
    Rice and Beef Burritos
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