Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

provided by Old El Paso®

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, American families everywher will gather together to enjoy festive fun accentuated by delicious Mexican munchies! Take a fresh approach this Cinco de Mayo with a simple recipe that says "Olé!" and offers plenty of room for flavorful toppings.

Piñata Tostadas

Makes 12 tostadas

Ingredients:

1 can (16oz) refried beans
1 can (4.5oz) chopped green chiles, drained
1 package (12) tostada shells
1 pound ground beef
1 jar (16oz) salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3oz)
3/4 cup diced tomato

Procedure:

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Stir together beans and chiles. Spread 2-3 tbsp bean mixture onto each tostada shell; place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake 5-7 minutes or until hot

2. Meanwhile, cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in 1 1⁄2 cups of the salsa. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2-3 minutes or until hot.

3. Serve tostada shells topped with hot beef mixture, shredded lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and remaining salsa.

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Tex-Mex Nutrition

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Parents can encourage their families to eat well by providing hearty, nutritious meals that are easy to create - either after school or for a family dinner. Beans, a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine, are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein and fiber yet low in fat. They readily serve as a terrific building block for kid-friendly meals that the whole family can enjoy.

Another benefit of dishes from south-of-the-border is the emphasis on fresh vegetables. Whether accompanied by Pinto Beans or wrapped in a Corn Tortilla, red peppers, mushrooms and onions are an exceptional part of any diet.

Bean Burritos

Makes 6 burritos

Ingredients:

6 10" Flour Tortillas
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
or
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (15.5 oz) Pinto Beans, undrained, mashed
3/4 cup chopped scallion
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Salsita, for garnish

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil but don't put them in the oven yet.

2. Heat oil in skillet on medium, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add the mashed beans and cook until they are hot. Place the flour tortillas in the oven and heat for about 10 minutes or until they are very warm.

4. Distribute the bean mixture, scallion and cheese evenly among the tortillas and roll up. Serve with salsa on the side.