Name: 20-Minute Smothered Beef Burrito Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lean ground beef; 1 envelope reduced-sodium McCormick taco seasoning; 1/2 cup water; 1 jar 15oz can Pinto Beans (lowest sodium option); 1/2 cup Green Cile, chopped (optional); 3 6-inch Grandma’s 100 calorie skinny tortilla (cut into 1-inch strips); 3/4 cup cup Mexican cheese, shredded; 3 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped; 16 oz red enchilada sauce

Casseroles

20-Minute Smothered Beef Burrito Skillet

Modified by: Krystal Gutierrez, MS, RD, LD

Adapted from Pillsbury.com

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1 envelope reduced-sodium McCormick taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
1 jar 15oz can Pinto Beans (lowest sodium option)
1/2 cup Green Cile, chopped optional
3 6-inch Grandma’s 100 calorie skinny tortilla cut into 1-inch strips
3/4 cup cup Mexican cheese, shredded
3 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped

Dash of Garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, pepper, chili powder

16 oz red enchilada sauce

Instructions

In a medium-sized pan, cook ground beef over med-high heat- season with pepper, cumin, garlic, onion, and chili powders. Stir frequently until completely cooked through.
Add packet of taco seasoning mix, water, red chile or enchilada sauce and beans. Add green chile, if desired. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Stir in tortilla strips; top with cheese. Cover skillet; set aside 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Notes

This meal is quick and easy and a great source of iron and Vitamin C. Enjoy!

Keyword casserole, easy, ground beef, high protein, kid friendly, quick, spicy