Chilli beef and bean burritos

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: André Martin

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground paprika
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
350g lean beef mince
2 tablespoons tomato paste, no added salt
400g can four bean mix, drained
200g can chopped tomatoes, no added salt
8 flour tortillas, warmed
shredded lettuce, grated carrot and reduced-fat sour cream, to serve

Instructions

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1 Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and spices. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.

2 Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5-6 minutes or until browned. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in beans and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

3 Spoon beef mixture atop tortillas. Garnish with lettuce, carrot and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.

HFG tip

Kids enjoy making these, so place meat, lettuce, carrot and yoghurt in serving dishes on the table.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 531 cal

Kilojoules 2220 kJ

Protein 34 g

Total fat 16 g

Saturated fat 5 g

Carbohydrates 65 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 9 g

Sodium 740 mg

Calcium 110 mg

Iron 6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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