Meals Matter

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.

Recipe Comments

Commented 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.

 

Commented by: lynne1952

My husband and I both really enjoyed this, and it's great heated up the second time, too! thanks.

 

Commented 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 can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 440
Total Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Protein: 24 g
Vitamin A: 20%
Vitamin C: 10%
Calcium: 30%
Iron: 20%
Fiber: 5 g