Cheesy Chili Burritos

Chili is a classic Super Bowl staple.  This year, give your chili a little twist.  Transform it into chili burritos.  Set up a burrito bar with lots of toppings and have everyone make their own.  Then sit back and enjoy the game!

Recipe developed for Beemster

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 large green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
8 burrito size flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Beemster Paradiso Gouda

Brown beef  in large saucepot over medium high heat; drain if desired.  Add onion, pepper and garlic and cook  5 minutes over medium heat or until vegetables are tender.  Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and salt.

Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in beans and cook 5 minutes or until heated through.

Divide mixture evenly among tortillas. Sprinkle with Beemster and  garnish with red onion and lettuce, if desired. Fold in ends of tortillas and roll up.

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