Beef Burrito With Pepper Jack Cheese and Black Beans

Super simple and delicious. Recipe courtesy of Idaho Press Tribune.

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  ground sirloin
• 2  teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1  cup chunky salsa, divided
• 2  cups brown rice or 2  cups white rice, cooked
• 6  whole-wheat flour tortillas
• 15  ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
• 11  ounces corn kernels, drained
• 2  cups monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup green onion, sliced including green tops

Directions

1. In a medium non-stick skillet, brown ground beef and garlic over medium heat. Break beef mixture up into smaller chunks with a spoon.
2. Drain fat and stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa and set aside.
3. Spread 1/3 cup of rice on center of a tortilla, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
4. Scatter about 2 tablespoons of beans and 1 1/2 tablespoons of corn over rice.
5. Spread 1/3 cup of the beef mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese over corn.
6. Top with 2 teaspoons of the salsa and a few pieces of green onion.
7. Fold in two opposite edges of tortilla one inch each and roll up.
8. Place, seam side down, on microwave-safe dish.
9. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
10. Place burritos in a microwave oven and heat 1 minute or until heated through.
11. Serve with remaining salsa.