Weeknight Tex-Mex Burritos (Or Tacos Or Taco-Burgers) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef (80 or 90% fat free)
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons onion powder
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped green chilies
8 8 taco shells or 8 hamburger buns
Toppings
shredded cheddar cheese or colby cheese
chopped tomato
shredded lettuce
salsa
guacamole
sour cream
chopped onion

Preparation

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium to medium-high heat. Drain off fat.
Add in all spices. Stir in water, cooking over medium heat until water cooks off. (Water helps ensure even distribution of spices throughout meat).
Stir in refried beans and green chilies. Heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Burritos: Warm flour tortillas in microwave or in oven. Spread meat and bean mixture on each flour tortilla. Garnish with preferred toppings. Enjoy.
Tacos: Toast taco shells in oven according to package directions. (Note: toasting the taco shells is a MUST). Spoon meat and bean mixture into each taco shell. Garnish with preferred toppings.
Taco-burgers: Toast hamburger buns in oven until light golden brown. Spread meat and bean mixture onto bottom half of buns. If making taco-burgers, you may want to substitute sliced cheese (such as American). Garnish with preferred toppings.