Mini Beef Burritos

So before we head out to Colorado to visit with family and see some of the sights I figured I would leave you with a new post. While in Georgia my sister made these burritos from What's Cookin, Chicago? and they were so good. They are pretty easy and quick so it could still be a week night meal. It is mix between tacos and burritos. The only change I made was using 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning on my blog rather the spices she used since I already had some mixed up and ready to go. Either way it is really good though as Sara used the recipe for the seasoning in Georgia. Well I guess I did one other change, I had a hard time browning them in the oven so I used the broiler for just a few minutes and they came out perfect. Excuse the iPhone picture, but it is all I had handy last night.

 

Since I didn't change much here the recipe just copied from Joelen's blog.

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 pound lean ground beef (80/10)
1/4 cup water (I used 2/3 cup of water)
10 flour tortillas (6 inch diameter)
shredded iceberg lettuce
sour cream + more for serving
cheddar cheese
diced tomatoes
salsa for serving
guacamole for serving


Combine the spices above in a small bowl and mix together. Store in an airtight container.

Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat and drain off fat. Add water and 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20-25 (I think I did about 10-15 minutes) minutes. If mixture gets too thick before cooking is complete, add a small amount of water to thin.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

Spread a little sour cream on one side of each flour tortilla. On the bottom third of the tortilla, leaving a flap at the bottom, fill each tortilla with a tablespoon of seasoned, cooked ground beef and remaining fillings as desired. Fold the bottom edge up over the filling and fold the sides of the tortilla in towards the middle. Beginning at the bottom, roll the tortilla up. Place the burritos seam side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with all remaining flour tortillas.

Lightly spray the tops of the burrito with cooking spray and place burritos in the preheated oven to bake for 5-10 minutes, until the tops are lightly browned. Remove from oven and serve hot with your choice of condiments (salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc).

It's Offical

I feel like I have been in school for all my life, and after about 20 years of education I finally have a Master's Degree. I don't think I would have ever made it without the love and support of friends and family. There were many nights when I thought I wouldn't make it, and I just wanted to change my major. I am so glad that I stuck it out. I can now sign everything Amy D. M.Ed. CF-SLP until I complete my clinician fellowship. This is when I am paid and licensed, but I still have a supervisor that checks on me every now and then so I have some support as a new clinician. We are expected to function pretty independently though. At the end of the those 9 months I receive my "C's" (Certificate of Clinician Competence)  and can then practice independently.

Now I have the next month to enjoy before I start my first "real" job. I am excited and nervous about starting a real job and have my own patients to care for.