Burritos Grande

1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/3 cups water
1 (1.5-ounce) packet ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 (16-ounce) can ORTEGA® Refried Beans, warmed
6 (10-inch) burrito-size flour tortillas, warmed
3/4 cup ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, (3 ounces)

1. Cook beef in large skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in water and seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened.
2. Spread beans evenly over tortillas. Top with beef mixture, salsa and cheese; fold into burritos. Top with additional salsa, if desired.

Makes 6 servings

Tags: mexican recipes, burritos recipes, hamburger recipes, ground beef recipes

Loaded Nachos

1 (19.5-ounce) package ORTEGA® Frozen Beef Taco Filling, cook according to package directions
6 ounces tortilla chips
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons water

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup ORTEGA Pickled Jalapeños Sliced, (optional)

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. SPREAD chips onto baking sheet. Top with taco filling. Combine sour cream and water in small bowl; drizzle over beef. Sprinkle with cheese, olives and jalapeños, if desired.
3. BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Makes 6 servings

Chili Macaroni Recipe

12 ounces ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes

1 1/4 cups tomato juice

2 tablespoons canned diced green chili peppers, drained

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup wagon wheel macaroni or elbow macaroni

1 cup loose-pack frozen cut green beans

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

1. In a large skillet cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain fat.
2. Stir stewed tomatoes, tomato juice, chili peppers, chili powder, salt and garlic powdered into the meat mixture. Bring to boiling. Stir in pasta and green beans. Return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until pasta and beans are tender, but still firm to the bite.
3. To serve, spoon into bowls. Sprinkle individual servings with shredded cheddar cheese
   
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Makes 4 servings