Beef and Black Bean Burrito

Ingredients

Here are the following ingredients:

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 4 lb (2 kg) Ground Beef (Medium)
• 8 oz (250 g) finely chopped onion, about 2 cups (500 mL)
• ¾ cup (175 mL) taco seasoning
• 2 tsp (10 mL) kosher salt
• 4 cups (1 L) drained and rinsed canned black or pinto beans

Service

• 1 lb (500 g) guacamole, about 2 cups (500 mL)
• 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
• 16 white flour tortillas (12 inch/30 cm)
• 4 cups (1 L) cooked rice, warmed
• 6 oz (175 g) shredded lettuce, about 4 cups (1 L)
• 1 lb (500 g) shredded Cheddar cheese, about 4 cups (1 L)
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked corn kernels
• 2 cups (500 mL) salsa

Preparation

1. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned.  Drain off fat.
2. Add onion, taco seasoning and salt. Sauté until onions begin to soften.
3. Stir in beans and ½ cup (125 mL) water. Cook until onion is tender and water has evaporated. Cool, cover and refrigerate or hold for service.

Service

1. Spread 2 tbsp (30 mL) guacamole and 1 tbsp (15 mL) sour cream down centre of tortilla, leaving a small border at each end. Spoon ¾ cup (175 mL) beef mixture over top.
2. Add ¼ cup (60 mL) EACH warm rice, lettuce and cheese and 2 tbsp (30 mL) EACH corn and salsa.
3. Fold up bottom of tortilla over filling, then fold in sides and roll tightly.
4. Toast in sandwich press or oiled flat top until tortilla is golden brown and filling is heated through.

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