Beef and Bean Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Beef and Bean Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, cut up; ⅓ cup salsa, sauce; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ¾ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup refried beans; Crisco cooking oil (for frying); 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas; ¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, cut up
⅓ cup salsa, sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup refried beans
Crisco cooking oil (for frying)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

1
Place ground beef in medium skillet.
2
Brown over medium-high heat.
3
Drain.
4
Remove beef from skillet; set aside.
5
Place 2 tablespoons Crisco Oil in medium skillet.
6
Add onion and garlic.
7
Saute over moderate heat until onion is tender.
8
Stir in ground beef, tomatoes, salsa sauce, chili powder, coriander, thyme, salt, cayenne and cumin.
9
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Stir in refried beans.
12
Heat 2 inches Crisco Oil in deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla.
13
Fold opposite sides of tortilla to center over beef mixture.
14
Fold ends toward center; secure with wooden pick.
15
Fry 1 or 2 chimichangas at a time 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
16
Drain on paper towels.
17
Sprinkle top of each chimichanga with 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese.
18
Serve immediately with salsa sauce, if desired.

1150

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 tablespoons Crisco cooking oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Beef and Bean Chimichangas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

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