Beef and Bean Chimichangas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp crisco cooking oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 oz) can whole tomatoes, drained, cut up
1/3 cup salsa , sauce
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1 cup refried beans
crisco cooking oil (for frying )
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Directions:

Place ground beef in medium skillet. Brown over medium-high heat. Drain. Remove beef from skillet; set aside.
Place 2 tablespoons Crisco Oil in medium skillet. Add onion and garlic. Sauté over moderate heat until onion is tender. Stir in ground beef, tomatoes, salsa sauce, chili powder, coriander, thyme, salt, cayenne and cumin. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in refried beans.
Heat 2 inches Crisco Oil in deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375ºF. Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortilla to center over beef mixture. Fold ends toward center; secure with wooden pick. Fry 1 or 2 chimichangas at a time 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle top of each chimichanga with 2 tablespoons Monterey Jack cheese. Serve immediately with salsa sauce, if desired.
Makes 6 Servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	449.28 Kcal (1881 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26g	40%
Cholesterol	73.18mg	24%
Sodium	843.38mg	35%
Potassium	524.35mg	11%
Total Carbs	27.47g	9%
Sugars	2.21g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.97g	16%
Protein	27.05g	54%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	272.3mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.58 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.72g	40%
Cholesterol	33mg	24%
Sodium	380.27mg	35%
Potassium	236.42mg	11%
Total Carbs	12.38g	9%
Sugars	1g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	16%
Protein	12.2g	54%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1.6mg	19%
Calcium	122.8mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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