Turkey, Tomatillo, and Bean Burritos

These burritos are a favorite at the Payne household. We make them all the time. This recipe is from a Rachel Ray cookbook Callie got a few years ago. They are pretty easy to make and are seriously so good. This recipe makes 4 servings but we usually double it so we have leftovers. :)

Ingredients:

4 12-inch flour tortillas

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 package (1 1/3 pounds) ground turkey breast

1 large onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped

salt and pepper

1 cup chicken stock or broth (*we usually don't add this since there is already plenty of liquid)

1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 16-ounce jar tomatillo salsa

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 10-ounce package (2 1/2 cups) shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:

Preheat a large nonstick skillet with the vegetable oil. Add the ground turkey and break it up with the back of a spoon as it cooks and browns, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, pinto beans, and 1 1/2 cups of the tomatillo salsa (about 3/4 of the jar). Turn the heat up to high and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the moisture is thickened. Remove from the heat and add the cilantro, stirring to distribute.

Warm the tortillas for a few seconds in the microwave and turn the broiler on. Pile the turkey mixture into the warm tortillas, sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese, and then roll them up. Spray a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray. Then line the dish with the burritos, seam side down. Top each burrito with a little bit of the remaining 1/2 cup of tomatillo salsa, spreading it over the burritos with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and place the dish under the hot broiler for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Serve immediately.

Turkey Burgers

I have been looking for new recipes to use my fresh herbs from my garden. My rosemary was getting a little big so I was happy when I came across this recipe for turkey burgers on one of my favorite recipe sites, MyRecipes.com. They were seriously so good and so moist. I think it was the basting that made the difference. They were definitely a hit, even with the boys:) I altered the recipe a little, but you can find the original here.

Tasty Turkey Burgers

Prep: 15 min., Grill: 14 min.
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon minced dried onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh Herb Marinade
4 hamburger buns
Herb-Grilled Onion Rings (these I just sauteed in a pan with a little bit of the marinade instead of grilling them)
Toppings: spicy mustard, mayo, shaved Parmesan cheese, mixed greens

Preparation
1. Combine first 7 ingredients. Shape mixture into 4 equal-size patties.

2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center, basting each side occasionally with Fresh Herb Marinade.

3. Grill buns, cut sides down, 2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with Herb-Grilled Onion Rings and desired toppings.

Fresh Herb Marinade

Yield: Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation
1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Season with pepper to taste.