Summer is winding down and students are heading back to school. This is a great time to highlight how beef’s ten essential nutrients play an important role in supporting academic and physical performance.
- Beef is a class favorite, so share these quick back-to-school recipes to prepare for a busy school year.
- Enjoying lean beef in a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you think with these recipes featuring lean beef, fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. These Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. recipes are all certified by the American Heart Association®.
- Say “so-long” to leftovers with easy recipes that use multi-purpose ingredients.
- Share this great “how-to” video:
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 4 medium flour tortillas (8 to 9-inch diameter), warmed
Cooking:
- Brown Ground Beef with onion, bell pepper and garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, breaking beef up into 1/2-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings, if necessary.
- Stir in water, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add spinach, beans and carrots; continue simmering 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
- Spoon filling evenly in a row across center of each tortilla, leaving 1-1/2-inch border on right and left sides. Fold right and left sides of tortilla over filling. Fold bottom edge up over filling and roll up.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips visit: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/determining-doneness
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety, see: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/cooking/food-safety
