Streamlined Chimichanga Recipe

Name: Streamlined Chimichanga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/8 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 3/4 c. picante sauce; 8 flour tortillas (7 to 8-inches); 2 Tbsp. melted margarine or none; guacamole; picante sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. oregano
3/4 c. picante sauce
8 flour tortillas (7 to 8-inches)
2 Tbsp. melted margarine or none
guacamole
picante sauce

1
Brown meat with onion and drain.
2
Stir in garlic powder, cumin, oregano and picante sauce.
3
Simmer 5 minutes or until most of liquid has evaporated.
4
If using margarine, brush one side of tortillas with melted margarine.
5
Spoon heaping 1/3 cup meat mixture onto center of unbuttered sides.
6
Fold 2 sides over filling; fold ends down.
7
Place seam side down in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
8
Bake at 475u00b0 for about 13 minutes until golden brown.
9
Top with guacamole and additional picante sauce to serve.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Streamlined Chimichanga falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Streamlined Chimichanga

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