Beef Chimichangas Recipe

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A spicy sauce sparks up these hearty beef- and bean-filled tortillas. I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out as needed. I serve them with shredded lettuce and sour cream. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware
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Beef Chimichangas Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through.
  • In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce. Yield: 1 dozen.

Originally published as Beef Chimichangas in Quick Cooking May/June 1998, p34

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Reviewed on May. 18, 2013 by pamdevone

I liked this chimichangas, i thought the whole dish was flavorful.

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2013 by mark-mary

Spray with pam and cook at 450 until brown . 10 to 15 minutes

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2012 by cee-jay

Has anyone baked the Beef Chimichangas ? If so, how can I do it? Thanks!

Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by lupster

I forgot to click on the stars

Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by lupster

I liked it a lot...kids loved it. Easy to make too.

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2011 by JDLATOS

Don't like fried foods

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by Katrina87

I have been making these for years and take them to families who need a meal. They are always a hit. I usually quadruple the recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2010 by mishfish

Delicious!! Searched for awhile and tried a couple recipes. My whole family loved this one.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2009 by Amysmom24

have made this many times after finding it now it is a family favorite, adult daughter comes home for supper for these

 
 

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