Baked Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

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Baked Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese combine in a burrito shell and are baked for a healthy twist on Beef Chimichangas. These are flavorful, cheesy, and done in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 749kcal

Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 ounces refried beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 burrito-sized flour tortillas (10 inch tortillas)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, break up the ground beef, browning it. Once it begins to brown, add in the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices.
1 pound ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, 3 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
After the beef is cooked through, remove the pan from the heat and add in the cheese and refried beans.
16 ounces refried beans, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Add a little less than a cup of the filling to each tortilla shell. Fold the top and bottom of the tortilla in towards the filling, then roll the shell around the filling into a burrito shape.
5 burrito-sized flour tortillas
Place each one seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the chimichangas with oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
To serve, top with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.

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