Contributed By: stacyw
Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks
This healthy version of a chimichanga may be lower in calories, but it's not skimping on taste!
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 lb Lean ground beef
1 cup Frozen bellpepper and onion stir-fry
1 cup Frozen corn niblets
1/4 cup Taco sauce
1 tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Garlic salt
1/2 tsp Cumin
1 (16 oz) can Refried beans
8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups Finely shredded monterey jack cheese
2 tbsp Butter, melted
2 Medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups Shredded lettuce
Preparation
1. Heat oven to 350. Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes ot until just browned, stirring frequently. Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry, corn; cook 4-6 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.
2. Add taco sauce, chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt; mix well. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
3. Spread about 1/4 cup refried beans ovewr each tortilla. Spoon ground beef mixture down center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold sides of each tortilla toward center; fold up ends. Place, seam side down, in ungreased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan. Brush each filled tortilla with butter.
4. Bake at 30 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and heat through. Serve with tomatoes and lettuce.
Cook's Notes
Reduce the fat content in this dish even more by using fat-free refried beans and reduced-fat cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 440
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Total Fat: 23 g
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Saturated Fat: 10 g
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Carbohydrates: 35 g
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Protein: 24 g
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Vitamin A: 20%
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Vitamin C: 10%
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Calcium: 30%
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Iron: 20%
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Fiber: 5 g