BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

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Found this recipe on the web...boy am I glad I did! These are fantastic!!

Provided by Renae Ethridge

Categories Beef

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 can(s) (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 c finely chopped onion
3 can(s) (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
1 can(s) (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can(s) (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
oil for deep-fat frying
11/2 c (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin.
2. Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through.
3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce.

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