Beef & Salsa Burritos

Cut: Ground Beef
Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Main Ingredients:

 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
 1 1/2 TBS. chili powder
 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
 1/2 tsp. salt
 1/4 tsp. pepper
 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained (10 oz.)
 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilis
 1 1/4 c. prepared chunky salsa
 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
 8 medium flour tortillas, warmed

Directions:
  1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Season beef with chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in spinach, green chilis and salsa; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
  2. To serve, spoon approx. 1/2 cup of beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Fold bottom edge up over filling; fold sides to center, overlapping edges. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe Tips:
  • To add a little volume, add vegetables such as Mexican diced tomatoes, black olives and lettuce and top with salsa, pico de gallo or guacamole.
  • For crispy tortillas warm in the oven or skillet, for soft tortillas warm in the microwave.
  • Lay defrosted spinach on paper towels to drain.
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