Families that eat dinner together reap many benefits. Closer family bonds lead to more-confident children and better-informed parents.

 

Meals at home are often healthier and fresher, as well. But tell that to a busy mom or dad, and the first thing they may say is, "But how do you find time to fix the meals? We have incredibly busy schedules!"

 

True enough—life's demanding for busy families. When you are able to all sit at the same table at the same time (instead of in three different locations), here's a quick and easy dinner that's hearty enough for big appetites.

 

Mexican Beef and Tortillas

Start to Finish:  20 minutes 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients:

8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

1 (17-oz) pkg refrigerated beef pot roast with juices

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 bell  pepper, cut into strips

1 lime, cut into wedges

Sour cream (optional)

Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)

 

Directions:

Wrap tortillas in microwave-safe paper towels. Microwave heat on high for 45 – 60 seconds or until warm. Cover; set aside.

 

Microwave beef according to package directions. Meanwhile, place undrained tomatoes in small saucepan and heat through.

 

Remove meat, reserving juices. Cut into slices. Serve on warmed tortillas with tomatoes and green pepper strips. Drizzle with reserved juices. Pass lime wedges and, if desired, sour cream and cilantro.

 

Nutritional Information:

Calories Per 2-tortilla Serving: 299,   Fat:10 g (5 g  Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 64 mg, Sodium: 757 mg, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Fiber: 5  g, Protein: 27 g.

 

© 2009, Brookshire Grocery Co.  Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number.  All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.

 

Published 08/28/09