Weeknight Tex Mex Burritos Or Tacos Or Taco Burgers Recipes

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.

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!