Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10                    tortillas -- corn or flour style
                        -- (6 to 7)
   2      cups          monterey jack -- shredded
                        ***REFRIED BEANS***
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1                    onion -- chopped
   2                    garlic cloves -- minced
   2      teaspoons     dried coriander
  19      ounces        canned red kidney beans
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
                        ***BEEF FILLING***
   2      teaspoons     olive oil
   1                    onion -- chopped
   2                    garlic cloves -- minced
   1 1/2  teaspoons     chili powder
     1/2  pound         lean ground beef
   1      tablespoon    tomato paste
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

Refried Beans: In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and coriander, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Drain beans, reserving 2 tb liquid. Rinse beans; drain and add to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add reserved bean liquid and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Transfer to food processor; pure until smooth. Beef Filling: In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and chili powder, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add beef; cook for 5 minutes, breaking up with wooden spoon. Add tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened and beef is no longer pink. Evenly divide refried beans among tortillas, spreading evenly over each. Top evenly with beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Arrange on baking sheet; bake in 400F 200C oven for 5 minutes. Roll up jelly-roll style. Variation: Substitute 1/2 lb diced smoked turkey for the beef filling. Tip: Rolled-up burritos can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and frozen for up to 1 week. to reheat, microwave frozen wrapped burritos at Medium-high for 2-1/2 minutes or bake frozen, unwrapped, in 400F 200C oven for 10 minutes. If not eating "on the go" serve with salsa.

Nutritional Information:

about 270 calories, 14 g protein, 15 g fat, 20 g carbohydrate high source fibre, good source calcium Source: Canadian Living magazine, Jan 95 Presented in article by Riki Dixon "Portable Meals: Snacks to Go" [-=PAM=-] PA_Meadows@msn.com