Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"I'm always on the lookout for new Mexican recipes. This one looks really good."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 16 chimichangas

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 1⁄2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup taco sauce
• 16 flour tortillas
• vegetable oil

• Toppings

• shredded lettuce
• sour cream
• chopped ripe olives
• chopped tomato
• cheddar cheese

directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper adn garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Add the beans, cheese and taco sauce. Cook and stir until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Spoon about 1/3 cup off center on each tortilla. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up. Secure with a toothpick.
4. In a large skillet, fry tortillas, folded side down, in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn, cook 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings of your choice.