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Grilled Beef Burritos with Monterey Jack

Yields1 ServingPrep 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

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Serving size

12 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%
Sodium 376mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 29g104%
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.