Beef and Been Chimichangas Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 328
  • Fat:
  • 9 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 4 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 27 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 574 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 38 g
  • Fiber:
  • 8 g
  • Protein:
  • 16 g


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Beef and Been Chimichangas

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My family never gets bored with what I serve for dinner, because I'm always trying new recipes. These chimichangas, though, are often requested especially by our teenage daughter.—Janice Lyons, Eagle River, Wisconsin

SERVINGS: 16

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish

TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup taco sauce
  • 16 flour tortillas (10 inches)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, additional cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, cheese and taco sauce. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Spoon about 1/3 cup off-center on each tortilla. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick. In a large skillet, fry tortillas, folded side down, in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings of your choice. Yield: 16 chimichangas.

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