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Baked Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Contributed By: stacyw
Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks

This healthy version of a chimichanga may be lower in calories, but it's not skimping on taste!

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.

Nutrient Information

Calories440
Total Fat23 g
Saturated Fat10 g
Carbohydrates35 g
Protein24 g
Vitamin A20%
Vitamin C10%
Calcium30%
Iron20%
Fiber5 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: alew
Very Good! I used whole wheat tortillas and it tasted the same as regular. I also added an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce to the meat mixture. I will definately make this again.
Comment by: lynne1952
My husband and I both really enjoyed this, and it's great heated up the second time, too! thanks.
Comment by: kmosbarger
Yummy recipe enjoyed by the entire family!

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Recipe Details

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 Love It
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree