TACORITAS 
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (1 1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1/2 c. water
1 jar (8 oz.) processed cheese spread (Cheez Whiz)
6 flour tortillas
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. milk
1/4 c. ripe olives, sliced
1 sm. tomato, chopped
1 c. lettuce, finely chopped

Crumble ground beef into 1 quart glass mix'n pour bowl. Microwave HIGH, uncovered for 5-6 minutes, or until no longer pink, stirring once. Stir to break meat into small pieces; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Microwave HIGH uncovered for 3-4 minutes, or until boiling, stirring once. Stir in half the jar of cheese spread until melted. Place scant 1/2 cup meat mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up with filling inside. Place seam-side down in 8x12 inch microwave-safe baking dish. Set aside.

Microwave HIGH remaining cheese spread in uncovered jar 30 to 45 seconds or until melted, stirring once. Pour over tortillas. Microwave HIGH uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Combine sour cream and milk; spoon over tortillas. Top with olives, tomato and lettuce. Serves about 6 persons.

Tip: Recipe can be prepared ahead through step 5. Cover and refrigerate. Increase time in steps 6 to 7-8 minutes, rotating dish once.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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