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

Submitted by swissms

"An easy meal to throw together on weeknights when you are busy with work, school, or sports."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 8

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

directions

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.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

Great mix! I made burritos. Instead of ground beef, I used ground turkey, so no need to drain any fat. I cut the recipe down to serve 4 but used the full can of beans. Topped with cheddar and jack cheese, salsa and sour cream before rolling them. Tasty, quick dinner!

 

[mapaklenk]

Made the Taco Burgers with this - halved everything for the two of us and used jalapeno refried beans, so left out the cayenne and green chilis (hubby sweats with anything spicier than catsup). Used 1/4 cup water, tho. Topped our burgers with fresh tomato and red onion slices and American cheese. He and I both thought they were great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[weekend cooker]

I chose to make taco burgers, and boy they turned out great. Great combo of spices here as I made as written, and we all chose various topping from the list. This is defineately recommended for a quick dinner. If mixed well, you will have no complaints. Made for PRMR tag.

 

[teresas]

We loved the flavors! I did cut this down to serve 2 and really got 4 servings. I used the 10 inch tortillas. I decided to bake these in a 450° oven for 20 minutes. I sprayed Pam on the pan and on top of the tortillas. They come out nice and crispy. Love the re-fried beans in this. Served them with a side of mexi fries for a yummy dinner. Thanks for posting. :)

 

[MarraMamba]

This is fantastic. The spices were perfect. We had them as both burritos and tacos. Don't miss this, it is quick, delicious and perfect tex mex. leftovers too.