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.

PREPARATION:

1. 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.
2. Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla.
3. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover.
4. Fold in both sides and roll up.
5. Fasten with toothpicks.
6. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through.
7. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°.
8. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
9. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese.
10. Serve with sauce

Enjoy!