Serve up some hearty beef and refried been chimichangas. They are delicious and so easy and quick to make. Serve with a side of shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and sour cream or guacamole and maybe some Mexican rice as well.
1 lb. ground beef
16 oz. can refried beans
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
3 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce, divided
2 t. chili powder
1 t. minced garlic
1/2 t. ground cumin
12 - ten inch flour tortillas, warmed
4 oz. can chopped green chilies
4 oz. can chopped jalapeno peppers
oll, for deep-fat frying
6 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and sour cream or guacamole, for serving
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink; discard grease. Stir in refried beans, onion, 1/2 c. tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin.
Spoon about 1/3 cup of the beef mixture off-center on each warmed tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover; fold in both sides; roll up; secure with toothpicks.
In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, jalapeno peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through.
In an electric skillet or a deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry chimichangas for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on a paper towel lined platter.
Serve hot with sauce, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese and a side of shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and sour cream or guacamole.
12 chimichangas