Ground Turkey Burrito with Black Beans
Burritos are one of my favorite Mexican foods and this ground turkey burrito with black beans really hits the spot! Loaded with meat, beans, veggies, and your favorite toppings...a good burrito will leave even the 'healthiest' of eaters declining seconds. This is a tasty burrito...and one of the easiest to make too!
Servings 4
Calories 823kcal
Cost 15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey can use beef or chicken as well
- 1 cup brown rice I used buckwheat this time
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 15 oz black beans canned
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 15 oz corn canned
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- tortillas as needed
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder chili-lime powder if you have it
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika smoked paprika works too
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp chia seed flaxseed meal works too
Instructions
- Cook the rice/buckwheat as per the instructions. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a medium pan. When heated, add the carrots and onions. Cook until soft - about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the turkey meat. Season with salt & pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until brown.
- Add the beans and seasoning. Cook for about 3-5 minutes and until all mixed together. Scoop into a large bowl and wipe out the pan.
- Add the corn and the rice/buckwheat to the meat mixture. Mix all together until thoroughly combined and heated through. Transfer to a bowl.
- Place a tortilla on a large cutting board. Add about 2 tbsp of cheese, a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture, the rice, and any other toppings you’d like.
- Roll the tortilla into a tight oval shaped wrap.
- In the pan used to cook the meat (or a separate non-stick pan), heat a ¼ tsp of olive oil and when hot, add the burrito, turning from time to time and lightly brown all sides.
Video
Notes
Serve hot with additional toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 823kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 1356mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6601IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 512mg | Iron: 6mg