Grilled Beef Burritos with Monterey Jack - Canadian Beef | Canada Beef

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Grilled Beef Burritos with Monterey Jack

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

Kids will love to make their own dinner, working their way through the "burrito assembly line! ”You'll love the fact that each burrito has all 4 of Canada Food Guide food groups represented!

 1 ⅓ lb (0.6 kg) Canadian Lean Ground Beef Chuck (or Ground Sirloin or Lean Ground Beef)
 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
 1 egg
 ½ cup (125 mL) bread crumbs
 3 oz (85 g) Canadian Monterey Jack, grated (or Cheddar, Mozzarella or Gouda)
 Salt and pepper
 12 whole wheat tortillas
 Toppings:
 4 oz (114 g) Canadian Monterey Jack, grated
 ¼ cup (50 mL) sour cream
 1 tomato, diced
 8 lettuce leaves
1

Combine ground beef, chili powder, cumin, parsley, egg, bread crumbs and Monterey Jack in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2

Divide mixture into 10 to 12 portions and form into sausage shapes.

3

Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning frequently, until digital instant-read thermometer inserted lengthwise into each ground beef sausage reads 160°F (71°C), about 10 minutes.

4

Briefly warm tortillas on grill to soften. Top with beef, Monterey Jack, sour cream, diced tomato and lettuce. Roll and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g20%
Sodium 376mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Dietary Fiber 29g116%
Protein 18g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.