Beef Burritos

Beef Burritos



Ingredients :
  2  c Beef; Cooked, Shredded  
  1  c Refried Beans; Below  
  8   Flour Tortillas; *  
  2  c Lettuce; Shredded  
  2  c Tomatoes; Chopped, 2 Medium  
  1  c Cheddar Cheese; Shredded




  * Tortillas should be 10-inches in Diameter and warmed.


  Refried Beans :
  1/2  c Lard Or Vegetable Oil
  2  c Pinto Beans; Cooked
  2  tb Chile Powder
  1  tb Cumin; Ground
  1  ts Salt
  1/8  ts Pepper

Instructions :

 1. Heat beef and refried beans separately. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef on the center of each tortilla. Spoon about 2 T of the beans onto the beef. Top with 1/4 cup of the lettuce and about 2 T each of tomatoes and cheese. Fold one end of the tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping. Fold down remaining end, and serve.
  2. REFRIED BEANS: Heat lard in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pinto beans; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mash beans; stir in remaining ingredients. Add oil to skillet if necessary; cook and stir until smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes. Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired.