MEXICAN SAUSAGE TORTILLAS

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My adaptation of one of several budget-savvy "sizzling sausages" recipes in the current issue of the Australian magazine 'New Idea'. Cooking editor Barbara Northwood has costed this one at $A3.34 per serve.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 Mexican Sausage Tortillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
600 g beef sausages (slightly more than 19 ounces)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
50 g taco seasoning (between 11/2 and 2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups water
420 g four-bean mix, drained (131/2oz)
310 g corn kernels, drained (just under 10oz)
6 jumbo tortillas
3 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded or 2 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated
2 limes, halved then quartered, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan; add the beef sausages cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through; remove and thinly slice.
  • Add the chopped onion and garlic to the same pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until they have softened; add the sausages, burrito seasoning and water; bring to the boil; add the four-bean mix and the corn kernels; cook, stirring, until hot.
  • Heat the tortillas according to the packet directions.
  • Divide the lettuce (or baby spinach leaves) and the sausage mixture among the tortillas; top with tomato and cheese; fold over sides to enclose.
  • Serve the Mexican Sausage Tortillas with lime quarters.
  • NOTE: This can also be served with tacos.

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