Tex-Mex Burritos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Tex-Mex Burritos
Servings: 5
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Got a hungry gang? Serve these seriously filling burritos, with beans, meat, potatoes, spirited chiles, and thick salsa topping it all.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped peeled potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 2 fresh or canned jalapeño chiles, seeded, chopped
  • 1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 10 (10-inch) spinach or flour tortillas
  • 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
  • Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired
  • Sour cream, if desired

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease 13x-9-inch pan. In large skillet, cook ground beef, potatoes, onion and chiles over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Drain.
  2. Add beans, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with heaping 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up each tortilla, enclosing filling; fold ends under. Place seam side down in greased pan; cover with foil.
  4. Bake at 350 °F. for 10 to 12 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve burritos with salsa and sour cream.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

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