Saucy Black Bean and "Ground Beef" Burritos

I've found this recipe to satisfy anyone's craving for a hearty, "meaty" and 

gooey comfort food.  It is convincingly beefy in texture and taste.

Eating meatless like this once a week does so much not only for your health, but the environment and of course the animals:  

http://www.meatlessmonday.com/why-meatless/

(I made these today for a friend who just had a baby, as a "meals for moms" dinner.  Her family is not vegan or even vegetarian so I used real cheese in this recipe.  You can make it vegan simply by leaving off the cheese or substituting real cheese for Daiya shreds, which you can get at Whole Foods.)
http://www.daiyafoods.com/ 

I hope you try it and enjoy it on your next "Mexican Night" - No need to go out to get good Mexican food anymore!  Save your money, stay home and eat in front of the tv with a good dvd!  :)

Ingredients:

(Serves 4)

2 Cans Black Beans, drained and Rinsed

1 Bag Morningstar Meal Starters, Veggie Ground Beef Crumbles (in Frozen section of Grocery Store)

4 Large Burrito Tortillas (We use La Banderita, Burrito Grande - get at Harris Teeter)

1 Can Tomato Soup

1 White Onion, finely diced

1 small Red Pepper, finely diced

1 clove garlic, chopped or 1 TBSP jarred minced garlic

1 c. Salsa of choice

1 packet Taco Seasoning or 1/2 c. if you buy in bulk (we get ours at BJ's Warehouse)

1 c. Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend

Method:

Pour Morningstar crumbles into a microwave container and heat until warm and defrosted about 2-3 min.

Warm large frying pan with a TBSP or more of oil

Add onion, garlic and red pepper and fry a few minutes, until onion is translucent

Add Morningstar Crumbles and Taco Seasoning with 1/2 c. water, stir

Add in Black Beans, stir to combine

Spoon mixture evenly between 4 tortillas and fold into burritos

In a large measuring cup or bowl, mix can of tomato soup with salsa (enough to make approx.  3 cups)

Spray 9x13 Pyrex with cooking spray

Cover the bottom of Pyrex with a light layer of the salsa/soup mixture

Place the 4 burritos in the Pyrex

Cover the burritos with the remaining salsa/soup mixture and top with shredded cheese

Bake at 350 for 20 min., until bubbling

Top with green onions, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro etc.

Serve with Mexican Rice and tortilla chips and salsa