Description
Enjoy these Southern Turkey Burritos with Refried Beans for a delicious and satisfying meal. Flavorful ground turkey cooked with aromatic spices, veggies, and cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Burrito Filling:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1/2 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
For Serving:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add turkey and spices, then mix in tomatoes, corn, beans, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm tortillas, spoon filling, add cheese and cilantro, roll into burritos.
- Serve: Enjoy with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute black beans for refried beans or add cooked rice for a heartier burrito.
- For a crispy finish, sear the rolled burritos in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
