Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is an awesome recipe, if you like Mexican food! These tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 chimichangas

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef

¾ cup chopped onion

¾ cup diced green bell pepper

1 ½ cups whole kernel corn

2 cups taco sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

8 (12 inch) flour tortillas

1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 tablespoon butter

melted

shredded lettuce

1 tomato

diced

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease and add the onion bell pepper and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce and season with chili powder garlic salt and cumin stirring until blended. Cook until heated through then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Open the can of beans and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.

Step 4

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Nutritional Information

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 821.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.1g 80%

Carbohydrates: 83.6g 27%

Dietary Fiber: 8.9g 36%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 36g 55%

Saturated Fat: 17g 85%

Cholesterol: 96.9mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 1184.7IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.1mg 116%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 21.7mg 36%

Folate: 179.3mcg 45%

Calcium: 615.1mg 62%

Iron: 7.1mg 39%

Magnesium: 89.1mg 32%

Potassium: 746.4mg 21%

Sodium: 1855mg 74%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 78%

Calories From Fat: 324.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.