Beef Burritos

* Exported from MasterCook *

BEEF BURRITOS

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats Vegetables
Mexican Cheese
Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Beef -- Cooked, Shredded
1 c Refried Beans -- Below
8 Flour Tortillas -- *
2 c Lettuce -- Shredded
2 c Tomatoes -- Chopped, 2 Medium
1 c Cheddar Cheese -- Shredded
-----REFRIED BEANS-----
1/2 c Lard Or Vegetable Oil
2 c Pinto Beans -- Cooked
2 tb Chile Powder
1 tb Cumin -- Ground
1 t Salt
1/8 ts Pepper

* Tortillas should be 10-inches in Diameter and
warmed.
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~----------------- Heat beef and refried beans
separately. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef on the
center of each tortilla. Spoon about 2 T of the beans
onto the beef. Top with 1/4 cup of the lettuce and
about 2 T each of tomatoes and cheese. Fold one end of
the tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right
and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold
down remaining end, and serve. REFRIED BEANS: Heat
lard in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add pinto beans; cook for 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Mash beans; stir in remaining
ingredients. Add oil to skillet if necessary; cook and
stir until smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes.
Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired.



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