Beef Burritos

by Heather
(USA)

Recipe adapted from ikidney.com and submitted by DaVita dietitian Heather from Georgia.

Yield: 6 portions

Serving size: 1 burrito
Ingredients

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* non-stick cooking spray
* 1/4 cup chopped onions
* 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
* 1/4 cup low sodium tomato puree
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 6 flour tortillas

Preparation

1. In a medium skillet, brown ground beef; drain on paper towels.
2. Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray; add onions and green pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
3. Add beef, tomato puree, black pepper and cumin to onion/pepper mixture; mix well and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on low heat.
4. Divide the beef mixture among tortillas. Roll the tortilla over burrito style, making sure that both ends are folded first so mixture does not fall out.

Nutrients per serving

* Calories: 295
* Protein: 18 g
* Carbohydrates: 20 g
* Fat: 14 grams
* Cholesterol: 57 mg
* Sodium: 235 mg
* Potassium: 295 mg

* Phosphorus: 121 mg
* Calcium: 31 mg
* Fiber: 1.2 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

* 2 meat
* 1 starch
* 1 fat

Carbohydrate Choices

* 1