Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos Or Taco-Burgers) Recipe

Name: Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos Or Taco-Burgers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free); 3 teaspoons garlic powder; 3 teaspoons onion powder; 3 teaspoons chili powder; 2 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 - 1/2 cup water; 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 8 8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns; Toppings; shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese; chopped tomato; shredded lettuce; salsa; guacamole; sour cream; chopped onion

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
8 8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns
Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped onion

1
In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
2
Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
3
Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4
Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
5
Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
6
Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free), 3 teaspoons garlic powder, 3 teaspoons onion powder, 3 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos Or Taco-Burgers) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos Or Taco-Burgers)

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