Quick Beef Burrito Skillet

by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom on December 5, 2008

Ingredients
1/2 lb ground sirloin ($.95) I used the other half here. And here’s how I got it so cheap!
1 packet Taco Seasoning, or The Frugal Mom’s Taco Seasoning ($.50) I omitted the flour in Donna’s recipe!
1/2 cup dry kidney beans, cooked ($.25)
1 cup salsa ($.20) On sale for $1 at Kroger and I had a $.50 ecoupon from Shortcuts.com
1 cup water
4 corn tortillas, cut in 1 1/2 inch squares ($.25) Flour be great too!
1 cup shredded cheese ($.75) Omit if GFCFSF
1/2 bag frozen organic green beans ($.75)
1/2 bag frozen organic corn ($.75)
Sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato ($.50-$1)

Directions

1. Soak beans overnight or at least 2 hours in hot water. Boil 1 – 1.5 hours until soft. Watch the water level. Start with water at least 2 inches above the beans. Add more during boiling if necessary.
2. Brown meat and drain. Add taco season, beans, salsa and water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5- 10 minutes.
4. Stir in tortillas, top with cheese. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes or until cheese in melted.
5. Garnish with sour cream, tomato, lettuce and guacamole – whatever you wish. I did not garnish as I was all out of these things this week :( It tasted just fine without the garnishes!
6. Cook frozen green beans and corn as directed on package.

Cost $4.90-$5.40

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toxicpuree December 5, 2008 at 10:31 pm

I made this recently as well and thought it was very good. Your version sounds delicious! (although I’d skip the guac ;])

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Melissa December 7, 2008 at 9:42 pm

My family loves Mexican! I will have to write this recipe down!

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Annie December 9, 2008 at 6:34 pm

At our Meijer, 1 pound of ground beef sells for $1 at 8pm at night. The sell by date isn’t for a few days and the meat is really good.

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