Beef and Bean Taco Salad

This is a quick and easy recipe that makes use of lighter versions of products on the grocery shelves, but also tastes great.  This taco salad includes 1lb. ground beef, 16 oz can of vegetarian refried beans, 2 Tbsp light sour cream, 1/2 medium tomato, 1 cup lettuce, 1/2 cup mozzarella made with part-skim cheese and 6 whole grain tortillas.

1. Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet.  I use the leanest ground beef but it does not matter what you buy as long as you drain the grease well.
2. Heat the refried beans in a small pot.
3. Combine the drained ground beef and refried beans and mix well.
4. Spread mixture on the bottom of an 8x8 casserole dish.
5. Spread sour cream lightly over the top of the beef and bean layer.
6. Add cheese, lettuce, and tomato layers.
7. Serve on tortillas.  Makes 6 burritos.

Add vegetables to as many dishes as you can to save calories and add fiber to your meals.