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Healthier Burritos

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Seasoning

  • 2 Tbsps chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3 tsps ground cumin
  • 2 tsps sea salt
  • 2 tsps ground black pepper

Burritos

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or bison
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 Tbsps homemade taco seasoning mix
  • 1 x 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed well
  • 2 large ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 6 large whole wheat tortillas of choice
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mashed avocado or guacamole

Optional toppings:

  • shredded lettuce fresh cilantro, plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

Seasoning

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk all ingredients until combined well.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • To use your homemade spice mix in recipes, start with a smaller sprinkle – taste test to decide the amount of spice for your family’s taste. Usually, 1-2 Tablespoons per pound of ground beef is perfect.

Burritos

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in your diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes, or until it softens a bit. Add in the ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning, then cook the meat until no longer pink. Mince the meat with a wooden spatula as it cooks.
  • Stir in the beans together with the chopped tomatoes, and green onions, then cook for 2-3 minutes more.

To Assemble Your Burritos:

  • Lay down all tortillas then equally to each add meat mixture, a good sprinkle of brown rice, shredded cheese, and a small dollop of mashed avocado.
  • Fold in the sides and roll up the burrito. Repeat with remaining wraps and fillings.
  • Heat up your same skillet over medium and cook your burritos flipping them on all sides, for 5-6 minutes in total, or until golden brown and nicely crisp.
  • Serve your burritos warm with shredded lettuce, fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, and mashed avocado, if desired
  • Enjoy!