Saturday, May 17, 2008

My husband and I spent the day with our grandson and his family yesterday. Then we had our other three grandsons spend the night last night. What fun!!! After we settled back in to being home alone, we gardened. All day. Needless to say, we were exhausted. This dish is so quick and easy, with virtually no clean-up, that we were still able to have a hearty and heart-healthy meal.

BEEF BURRITO SKILLET

1 lb extra lean ground beef or ground turkey breast
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 can (19 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 c salsa
1 c water
4 flour tortillas (6 inch), cut into 2-inch squares
1 c reduced-fat mexican style cheese
1/3 c fat-free sour cream
1/3 c chopped green onions

Brown meat in a large skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
Add taco seasoning, beans, salsa, and water; stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes.

Stir in tortillas; top with cheese. Cover; let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions. We also top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and...the best, but high calorie, so use sparingly...avocado slices. (Although high in calories, avocados contain the healthy oils).

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