![Beef and Cheese Chimichanga Beef and Cheese Chimichanga](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBrWGKpee4d34DZwuRLCHcz-Vvpax59SJkRO_wfVdlbaaylR5q2cfbbkPC4-wy7Jfx-0oCNd3h2FMqWtrs7vGXCat8bO69WV8H3cpN8tHKDEpt-MTJ6l-NgmJnvPsM6kWubZRqMRmhCkF/w240-h320/Beef-and-Cheese-Chimichanga.png)
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.