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Recipe Summary

Grilled Beef Burritos with Monterey Jack
Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 10 min
Makes: 12 servings
Best Suited for: Picnic/Camping,Lots of Kids,BBQ,

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (276 calories, 18 g protein, 13 g fat, 20 g carbohydrate, 2.9 g fibre, 376 mg sodium, 186 mg calcium (17% DV). Good source of calcium)

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Grilled Beef Burritos with Monterey Jack

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
1egg
½ cup (125 mL)bread crumbs
3 oz (85 g)Canadian Monterey Jack, grated (or Cheddar, Mozzarella or Gouda)
Salt and pepper
12whole wheat tortillas
Toppings:
4 oz (114 g)Canadian Monterey Jack, grated
¼ cup (50 mL)sour cream
1tomato, diced
8lettuce 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.

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