Easy Beef Burrito Skillet

Prep:  25 Minutes
Total Time:  30 Minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredient List

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ Black Beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 4 tortillas from 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Soft Tacos and Fajitas (10 Count), cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup from 1 package (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Shredded Mexican Style 4 Cheese Blend
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup from 1 container (7 oz) Old El Paso™ Crema Mexicana

Preparation

  1. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water, salsa, beans and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
  2. Stir in tortilla strips; cook 1 minute. Top with cheese; cover, and remove skillet from heat. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  3. Top with remaining ingredients.

Expert Tips

  • Choose a mild salsa if you're making it for kids, if desired.
  • Try finishing off your easy burrito skillet with more fresh toppings, like chopped avocado or sliced green onions.
  • Stack your tortillas, and use a pizza cutter to cut them all in one easy step.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 600 (Calories from Fat 270);  Total Fat 29g (Saturated Fat 15g ,Trans Fat 1/2g);  Cholesterol 115mg;  Sodium 1590mg;  Potassium 770mg;  Total Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 10g ,Sugars 5g);  Protein 36g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%;  Vitamin C 2%;  Calcium 35%;  Iron 30%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  1 Very Lean Meat;  1 High-Fat Meat;  1 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet