1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 1/4 cups prepared thick and chunky salsa

1/2 pound pasteurized process cheese spread, cut into cubes or Mexican cheese such as Chihuahua or other Mexican melting cheese such as quesadilla or asadero

8 flour tortillas

Toppings:

Thinly sliced lettuce

Chopped tomato

Sliced ripe olives

Sliced avocado (optional)

In large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Pour off drippings. Stir in salsa and cheese; heat until cheese has melted. To serve, spoon approximately 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Fold bottom edge up over filling; fold sides to center, overlapping edges. Serve burritos with toppings.

Yield: 4 servings

First Published May 1, 2001, 11:16 a.m.