GRILLED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Grilled Beef Chimichangas image

I created this recipe when I didn't have the ingredients for my go-to dish. After making this, it became my new favorite! -Jackie Burns, Kettle Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Reduced-fat sour cream and guacamole, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in chiles, salsa and cumin., Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture across center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up., Place chimichangas on grill rack, seam side down. Grill, covered, over medium-low heat 10-12 minutes or until crisp and browned, turning once. If desired, serve with sour cream and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges