beef chimichangas
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yield
16 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For beef chimichangas
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1 lbground beef
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1 can(16 ounces) refried beans
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1/2 cfinely chopped onion
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3 can(8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
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2 tspchili powder
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1 tspminced garlic
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1/2 tspground cumin
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12flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
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1 can(4 ounces) chopped green chilies
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1 can(4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
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oil for deep-fat frying
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11/2 c(6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
How To Make beef chimichangas
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1In 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.
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2Spoon 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.
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3In 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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