Mexican Night Burritos Recipe

Name: Mexican Night Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green bell pepper; ½ cup chopped red bell pepper; 12 lb lean ground turkey or 12 lb ground beef; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 cups salsa (or more); 1 ½ cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons light Italian dressing; 10 corn tortillas; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup sliced green onion

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
12 lb lean ground turkey or 12 lb ground beef
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups salsa (or more)
1 ½ cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons light Italian dressing
10 corn tortillas
1 cup sour cream
½ cup sliced green onion

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Saute onions and peppers until crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add ground meat to skillet, season mixture with salt, pepper and cayenne (to taste).
5
Brown meat until no longer pink.
6
Add 1 cup salsa to skillet and stir into the meat mixture.
7
Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
8
Spray 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
9
Wrap stack of 10 tortillas in wet paper towel.
10
Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
11
Holding one tortilla in one hand, brush the tortilla lightly with italian dressing.
12
Scoop the meat mixture into the tortilla.
13
Roll the tortilla up and place seam side down in baking dish.
14
Note: Do not overfill the tortilla, or it will be very difficult to roll.
15
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
16
Spoon remaining salsa and any remaining meat mixture over the burritos in the baking dish.
17
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
18
Uncover and spread remaining 1 cup cheese on top and bake an additional 5 minutes.
19
Top with green onions and sour cream, if desired.

2908

kcal

Calories

156

Fat

Carbs

320

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup chopped onion, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Mexican Night Burritos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Night Burritos

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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