These beef and bean burritos are simple to make and savory with every bite. The garlic, cilantro and green chilies add authenticity to this traditional Mexican favorite.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• ½ pound beef round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (about 15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (about 4 ounces) diced mild green chilies, drained
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• Salsa and fat-free sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add steak and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until steak is cooked to desired doneness.
2. Stir beans, chilies and cilantro into skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until heated through.
3. Spoon steak mixture evenly down center of each tortilla; sprinkle cheese evenly over each tortilla. Fold bottom end of tortilla over filling; roll to enclose. Serve with salsa and fat-free sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition per Serving:

(Serving size = 1 burrito without salsa and sour cream)

• Calories = 278
• Total fat = 7 g
• Saturated fat = 2 g
• Cholesterol = 31 mg
• Carbohydrate = 36 g
• Fiber = 1 g
• Protein = 19 g
• Sodium = 956 mg

Dietary Exchanges:

• Fat = ½
• Meat = 1 ½
• Vegetable = 1
• Starch = 1

Source: www.diabeticcooking.com