Beef and Cheese Chimichangas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs ground beef
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1 can refried beans
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½ medium onion, chopped
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2 tsp minced garlic
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp oregano
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10 10-inch flour tortillas
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24 oz tomato sauce
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4 oz diced green chilis in a can
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4 oz chopped jalapeños in a can
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1 ½ cups shredded taco blend cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Oil for frying
# Instructions:
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Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until completely browned and drain excess liquid.
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Place the refried beans, onion, garlic, ½ cup of the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste into the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring to combine the ingredients.
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Heat the tortillas in the microwave until warm.
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Pour about 2.5 cm of oil into the bottom of a deep-sided skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
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Place an even amount of filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold one end over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll into a packet. Secure with a toothpick.
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Place the filled chimichangas into the heated oil and fry until browned and crispy on both sides. Drain on a paper towel-lined tray to remove excess grease.
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Place the remaining tomato sauce, diced green chilis, and chopped jalapeños into a saucepan over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to taste and heat until warm.
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Ladle the sauce over the finished chimichangas. Top with shredded cheese and serve immediately.