Oven-Fried Beef Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Oven-Fried Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Sauce; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup salsa; 2 teaspoons chili powder; Optional; 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup butter, melted
Sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup salsa
2 teaspoons chili powder
Optional
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Brown beef in large skillet; drain, if necessary.
3
Add onions, garlic and salt, and cook until onions are soft.
4
Stir in refried beans and spices. Remove from heat.
5
Scoop 1/3 cup of meat filling a little off center on the tortilla.
6
Fold up edge closest to you over the filling.
7
Fold in each side and roll all the way.
8
Place on cookie sheet and repeat with all the tortillas.
9
Brush melted butter over the chimichangas making sure to get some on the bottom side as well.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
11
While the chimichangas are baking, heat the sauce ingredients in a small sauce pan. Keep warm.
12
Serve the chimichanga with the sauce drizzled over the top and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
13
These can be frozen before baking and kept in a zip top bag. To reheat, let thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake as usual.

1493

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 lean ground beef, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Oven-Fried Beef 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.

Oven-Fried Beef Chimichangas

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