Beef Chimichangas

Name: Beef Chimichangas
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 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 shredded cheddar cheese

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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 shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.