Easy Cheesy Rice Burrito

These Easy Cheesy Rice Burritos can be on the table in a matter of minutes. Prep time is even less if the ground beef has been cooked ahead of time.

Easy Cheesy Rice Burrito

1 pound ground beef

1.25- or 1.5-ounce package dry taco seasoning mix

3/4 cup water

15-to 16-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups cooked rice

2 tablespoons salsa

3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

6 10-inch flour tortillas

1/4 cup sour cream, optional

Brown meat in large skillet over medium heat, about 8 minutes. Drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add beans, rice, salsa and cheese; stir until well blended and heated through.

Remove from heat. Spread about 1 cup of mixture on each tortilla. Wrap up and serve immediately. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition information per serving; 551 calories; 22 g total fat; 81mg cholesterol; 1062 mg sodium; 56 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber and 31 g protein.

Recipe from: USA Rice Federation