Beef Breakfast Burritos
Ground Beef, peppers and onions are quickly sautéed and wrapped up with scrambled eggs. Serve with lime-cilantro cream and salsa.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 15
Ingredients
Lime-Cilantro Cream:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine Lime-Cilantro Cream ingredients in small bowl, if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 2
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef with bell pepper, onion, chile powder and cumin; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings, as necessary. Remove from beef mixture from skillet; keep warm.
Cooking Tip:
Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness. -
Step 3
Combine eggs, water and 1 tablespoon cilantro in medium bowl. Spray same skillet with cooking spray. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, if desired. Stir in beef mixture and cheese; cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Cooking Tip: You may substitute 1 cup egg substitute for beaten eggs. Omit water. Continue as directed in step 3.
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Step 4
Spoon beef mixture evenly in a row across center of each tortilla, leaving 1-inch border on right and left sides. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up; cut diagonally in half. Serve with Lime-Cilantro Cream and salsa, as desired.
Nutrition Information
428 Calories
9g SAT FAT
38g PROTEIN
5.3 mg IRON
7.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving using 93% lean ground beef: 428 Calories; 187.2 Calories from fat; 20.8g Total Fat (9 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 2.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 7.1 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 287 mg Cholesterol; 460 mg Sodium; 22 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.6 g Dietary Fiber; 3.4 g Total Sugars; 38 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 221 mg Calcium; 5.3 mg Iron; 678 mg Potassium; 1.1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.7 mg Riboflavin; 8.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 3.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 477 mg Phosphorus; 7.9 mg Zinc; 45.1 mcg Selenium; 253.1 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Calcium, and Potassium.
484 Calories
11.3g SAT FAT
36g PROTEIN
4.9 mg IRON
6.9 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving using 80% lean ground beef, 1/4 recipe: 484 Calories; 247.5 Calories from fat; 27.5g Total Fat (11.3 g Saturated Fat; 0.8 g Trans Fat; 2.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 10.3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 279 mg Cholesterol; 465 mg Sodium; 22 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.6 g Dietary Fiber; 3.4 g Total Sugars; 35.5 g Protein; 0 g Added Sugars; 233.8 mg Calcium; 4.9 mg Iron; 629.7 mg Potassium; 1.1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.6 mg Riboflavin; 10.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 3.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 449 mg Phosphorus; 6.9 mg Zinc; 42.5 mcg Selenium; 231.3 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Calcium, and Potassium.
The Essential Ingredients
- Ground Beef: Also called ‘hamburger,’ it’s made by grinding beef cuts and beef trim. It works well in dishes that require crumbles, and typically any leanness of Ground Beef works well in dishes – just be sure to drain any remaining fat after cooking.
- Bell Peppers: Named after the ‘bell’ shape they resemble, you may also see these called sweet peppers. They come in a variety of colors and lend a mild flavor and crisp texture to dishes.
- Cumin: One of the most global spices, found in Mexican, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines, cumin is a warm earthy spice. It has a distinctive nutty, slightly peppery flavor and is used to flavor curries, chili, and stews.
- Ancho Chile: Known for their deep red color, ancho chiles are the mature, dried form of poblano peppers. Known for its mild heat and rich smoky flavor. Commonly used in Mexican cuisine to add depth to sauces, stews and marinades.
- Flour Tortillas: Soft, round flatbreads made from wheat flour. They are commonly used in burritos, quesadillas and soft tacos.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
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