Low Sodium Tex Mex Burrito Recipes

LOW SODIUM MEAT MIX FOR BURRITOS AND TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When ready, place and crumble the meat in the pan.
• When the meat is cooked, add the garlic, the onion, the pepper and the spices and cook for 3 to 4 minutes,
• In a bowl, dilute the cornstarch in the beef broth and pour this mixture into the meat mixture. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, add the tomatoes, corn and beans and let cool a bit before serving.

PHIL'S TEX-MEX BURRITOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 by 13-inch baking pan.
• In a large skillet, cook the beef until mostly browned. Stir in onions, chiles and garlic and cook until onions have softened. Add the tomatoes, oregano and cumin and cook until the tomatoes have thickened to form a sauce about 10 minutes.
• Heat the tortillas so that they are pliable--either over a gas flame or in a microwave oven.
• Divide meat among the tortillas, about 1/4 cup per tortilla, and sprinkle each with cheese. Roll up tortillas and place in baking dish and top with more grated cheese. Bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with a thick salsa, sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.

TEX-MEX BURRITOS

Steps:

• In a non-stick skillet, add ground beef, potatoes, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers.
• Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender; stir often; drain well.
• Add in beans, salt, pepper, and ground cumin (if desired) to the skillet; stir to mix.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stir often.
• Spoon 1/2 cup mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
• Sprinkle with 2 generous tablespoons of cheese.
• Roll up burrito-style, enclosing filling and folding ends under.
• Place burritos seam side down in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish; cover with foil.
• Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve with salsa and sour cream.

LOW CARB LOW SODIUM BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Steps:

• mix meat and spices together and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
• cook meat and drain off fat.
• while meat is cooking cook eggs and egg whites together in another pan.
• When meat and eggs are done cooking place in large mixing bowl with the shredded cheese and mix till well blended.
• Warm tortillas and then scoop approximately 1/2 cup of filling into tortilla and roll.
• The burritos can then be placed in separate baggies and frozen for future use.