Beef and Cheese Chimichanga

 

Beef and Cheese Chimichanga

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 can (16 ounces) refried beans

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed.

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies.

1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers.

Oil for deep-fat frying.

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.

Instructions:

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.

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.

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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