Easy Baked Beef and Bean Chimichangas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 0.75 cup chopped onion
• 0.75 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1.5 cups whole kernel corn
• 2 cups taco sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 8 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, diced

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for baking.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess grease, then add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften. Stir in your favorite taco sauce, and season generously with chili powder, garlic salt, and cumin. Ensure everything is well combined. Cook until heated through, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Open the can of beans. Spread a thin, even layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the prepared beef mixture down the center of each tortilla, then generously top with shredded cheese according to your preference. Carefully roll up each tortilla, and place them seam-side down on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of the tortillas with melted butter for a golden finish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chimichangas are beautifully golden brown. Serve immediately with fresh lettuce and diced tomato.

Nutrition

• Calories: 821 kcal
• Fat Content: 36 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 1855 mg
• Protein Content: 40 g
• Cholesterol Content: 97 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 84 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g