Beef and Been Chimichangas Recipe

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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

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Beef and Been Chimichangas Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 20 min.
  • Yield: 16 Servings
25 20 45

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
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  • 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 328 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 574 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Beef and Been Chimichangas in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p303

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Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by tkrafajko

These were great Chimichangas. The whole family loved them and they were so easy to make.

Reviewed on Jun. 02, 2009 by kamicakes

These are my fiance's new favorite! Thanks for the recipe!!

 
 

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