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Cook's Tip: Pre-baked tortilla bowls are usually found in the ethnic food section of the supermarket. If not available, serve over tortilla chips.



This recipe is an excellent source of fiber and protein; and a good source of iron.

Colorful Mexican Carne
25 minutes

Ingredients:
1 package (1-3/4 to 2-1/2 pounds) fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared taco sauce
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed red, yellow and green bell pepper strips, defrosted
4 to 6 packaged tortilla bowls
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Remove beef pot roast from package. Measure 3/4 cup gravy; place in Dutch oven. (Discard any remaining gravy.) Stir in taco sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high; cook 5 minutes or until thickened.
2. Cut pot roast into 1/2-inch pieces. Add beef, beans and bell peppers to Dutch oven. Heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Place tortilla bowls on baking sheet. Bake in 350°F oven 3 minutes or until golden. Add cilantro to beef mixture. Serve in tortilla bowls.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 392 calories; 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 1 g monounsaturated fat); 31 mg cholesterol; 1007 mg sodium; 61 g carbohydrate; 6.8 g fiber; 16 g protein; 1.4 mg niacin; 0.1 mg vitamin B6; 0 mcg vitamin B12; 2.6 mg iron; 1.2 mcg selenium; 0.5 mg zinc.
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