Ingredients
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups canned kidney beans, drained
2 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans and mash. Gradually stir in water and heat until warm. Remove from heat and stir in the chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and soy sauce.
Divide bean mixture and mashed sweet potatoes evenly among the warm flour tortillas. Top with cheese. Fold up tortillas burrito style.
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven and serve.
Makes 12 burritos.
Ingredients
1 lb. sirloin steak, diced or ground
1 T. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
3 C. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 C. fresh green chilies, chopped
6 flour tortillas
1 1/2 C. lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 C. onions, chopped
Instructions
Brown steak in oil in large saucepan; stir in beans, 1cup tomatoes, 1 cup onion and Worcestershire sauce; cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring chilies, 1 cup tomatoes and remaining onion to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
Divide meat mixture evenly among the tortillas, fold envelope-style and place in a lightly greased baking dish. Top with cooked chili mixture and cheese.
Bake at 400°F. for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Divide lettuce and remaining tomatoes on plates. Top with tortillas.
Makes 6 servings.
Tomatoes and chilies, along with garlic and onion are very popular flavorings in Mexican cuisine and are meld into many traditional Mexican food recipes. You will find these ingredients as a foundation in most main dishes. Popular Mexican dishes include salsas, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, tostadas, and guacamole. Traditional Mexican meals are often paired with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas; they contain many fresh vegetables, and are one of the healthiest of the world’s cuisines.
