These beef and bean burritos are simple to make and savory with every bite. The garlic, cilantro and green chilies add authenticity to this traditional Mexican favorite.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ pound beef round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (about 4 ounces) diced mild green chilies, drained
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
- ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
- Salsa and fat-free sour cream (optional)
Directions:
- Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add steak and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until steak is cooked to desired doneness.
- Stir beans, chilies and cilantro into skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Spoon steak mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; sprinkle cheese evenly over each tortilla. Fold bottom end of tortilla over filling; roll to enclose. Serve with salsa and fat-free sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition per Serving:
(Serving size = 1 burrito without salsa and sour cream)
- Calories = 278
- Total fat = 7 g
- Saturated fat = 2 g
- Cholesterol = 31 mg
- Carbohydrate = 36 g
- Fiber = 1 g
- Protein = 19 g
- Sodium = 956 mg
Dietary Exchanges:
- Fat = ½
- Meat = 1 ½
- Vegetable = 1
- Starch = 1
Source: www.diabeticcooking.com
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