BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Beef and Bean Chimichangas image

My family never gets bored with what I serve for dinner, because I'm always trying new recipes. These chimichangas, though, are often requested especially by our teenage daughter.-Janice Lyons, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 16 chimichangas.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (16 ounces each) refried beans
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup taco sauce
16 flour tortillas (10 inches)
Vegetable oil
Toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, chopped ripe olives, chopped tomatoes, additional cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, cheese and taco sauce. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat., Spoon about 1/3 cup beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick. In a large skillet, fry tortillas, folded side down, in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn; cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Discard toothpicks. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.