Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free)
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3 teaspoons garlic powder
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3 teaspoons onion powder
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3 teaspoons chili powder
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2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
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1/4-1/2 cup water
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1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
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1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
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8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns
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chopped tomato
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shredded lettuce
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salsa
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guacamole
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sour cream
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shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese
Instructions
- In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
- Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
- Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
- Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
- Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.