No-Bean Cheater Burritos

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 2

Satisfy your cravings with No-Bean Cheater Burritos

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

413

Sugar

Fat

14g

Craving a burrito but don't have any beans on hand? No-Bean Cheater Burritos to the rescue! This recipe is a twist on the classic Mexican dish that uses Minute Rice instead of traditional refried beans. With its savory beef filling and soft, warm tortilla, this meal is the perfect solution when you're short on time and ingredients. It can also be customized to your liking with the addition of toppings such as avocado, cheese, or sour cream. Try it out tonight and see just how easy it can be to satisfy your cravings!

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned.
2.	Stir in taco seasoning, then add chicken broth, water, salsa, and uncooked Minute Rice.
3.	Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to low.
4.	Cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until rice is tender.
5.	Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
6.	Spoon mixture onto soft flour tortillas and roll into burritos.
7.	Serve with additional salsa or toppings of your choice.

PROS

No-Bean Cheater Burritos are a quick and easy meal that can be customized to your liking.

They are also a great way to use up leftover rice and can be made in one skillet.

CONS

This recipe contains ground beef, which is high in saturated fat.

It is also relatively high in sodium due to the addition of taco seasoning and chicken broth.

Finally, it may not be a suitable meal for those with gluten sensitivities due to the use of flour tortillas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ground beef is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Minute Rice is fortified with folic acid, niacin, and thiamine.
Salsa may contain vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, which provide vitamins and minerals.

	1 lb ground beef
	1 envelope taco seasoning
	6 -8 soft 8-inch flour tortillas
	1 can chicken broth
	1/2 cup water
	1/2 cup salsa
	2 cups uncooked Minute Rice