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Skillet Burritos

Katerina | Diethood
Skillet Burritos are a mix of juicy ground beef, diced tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and cheesy goodness! This one-skillet dinner is ready in 30 minutes, and it combines all of your favorite Mexican flavors!
Servings : 4
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound 98% lean ground beef
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder , or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (you can also use a 14-ounce can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 can (15-ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 (6-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas, each cut into 6 triangle shaped wedges
  • 1 cup Shredded Taco Blend Cheese
For Garnish
  • plain non-fat yogurt or sour cream
  • avocado
  • green onion , chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet; add onions, season with salt and cook for 2 minutes, or until translucent.
  • Add beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Return to heat and season meat with cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in tomatoes and kidney beans.
  • Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in tortilla wedges.
  • Add cheese on top and remove from heat.
  • Cover skillet and let stand for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with yogurt or sour cream, avocado, and green onions.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
 

Nutrition

Calories: 319 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 96 mg | Sodium: 359 mg | Potassium: 681 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 395 IU | Vitamin C: 13.2 mg | Calcium: 238 mg | Iron: 4.1 mg | Net Carbs: 7 g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef burrito skillet, ground beef dinner recipes, mexican dinner ideas, one pot dinner ideas