Weeknight Tex Mex Burritos Or Tacos Or Taco Burgers Recipes

WEEKNIGHT TEX-MEX BURRITOS (OR TACOS OR TACO-BURGERS)

Steps:

• In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
• Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
• Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
• Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
• Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix above ingredients, shape into patties and barbeque.
• Serve on hamburger buns with your favourite taco toppings.
• We had them with chile con queso, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes and pickled jalapeno rings.

TEX-MEX BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, add ground beef, potatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers.
• Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; stir often; drain well.
• Add in beans, salt, pepper, and ground cumin (if desired) to the skillet; stir to mix.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stir often.
• Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle with 2 generous tablespoons of cheese.
• Roll up burrito-style, enclosing filling and folding ends under.
• Place burritos seam side down in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with foil.
• Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.

TEX MEX TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck and onions in skillet on medium high till meat is no longer pink.
• Add taco seasoning (do not add water to mix) and toss with the meat to coat, cooking for about 5 more minutes.
• Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast in skillet or under broiler till nice and brown.
• Spread the taco sauce on the inside of each bun, add taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and tomato.
• Enjoy!

TACO BURGERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, working gently, mix ground beef with all burger ingredients except buns.
• Divide the mixture into 4 quarters and lightly form into patties about 1" thick.
• Place patties on an oiled outdoor grill (or you can cook in a skillet) and cook, turning once, about 10-15 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness. You can add the cheese slices onto the burgers a few minutes before they are done to melt if desired.
• Meanwhile, open buns and toast on grill until lightly browned. Place cooked burgers on buns and top with desired toppings.