Green Burrito

Green Burrito

Very easy to make ahead and store extra green chili in the freezer.

GREEN CHILI:

• 1 lb. ground beef (from freezer), or ground turkey
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped (Food Storage)
• 5 tbsp flour
• 1 (14-1/2 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chili (Food Storage)
• 1-2 jalapeno peppers, chopped, more or less to taste (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Thaw meat and onion. Heat meat & onion over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft but not brown. Stir in flour, add tomatoes, water, green chili, jalapeno peppers, salt, and garlic powder. Stir until thickened. Reduce heat to low, simmer 30 minutes. Use to prepare Burrito Casserole.

Assemble Burrito Casserole:

• 1 package, whole grain tortillas, corn or flour or (homemade)
• 2 cups refried beans; canned, or homemade (Food Storage)
• 2 cups Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
• sour cream

Heat tortilla briefly in microwave, or on hot griddle so the tortilla is pliable. Place 1/4 cup refried bean mixture inside the tortilla with 1-2 tbsp shredded cheese, and 1-2 tsp sour cream. Roll up tightly, place in 9 X 13 casserole dish. Make 8-10 burritos. Smother the burritos with hot green chili in casserole dish. Place casserole in the oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly. Serve hot burritos on plates or family style. Set up optional garnishes in the middle of the table or have it buffet style.

Garnishes:

· Tabasco sauce

· 1/2 cup sour cream

· 2 cups shredded lettuce

· 1-2 tomatoes, diced

· Guacamole

· Green onions, chopped

Geniet van uw voedsel, Bobbi Jo