Baked Beef and Bean Chimichangas Recipe

Most chimichangas are fried, but these Ground Beef and Refried Bean Chimichangas are baked to crispy perfection. The perfect meal for any busy weeknight.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Easy dinner recipe, Easy Family Dinner, mexican recipe, Shredded Beef Chimichanga

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet
Baking Sheet
Non-stick Cooking Spray

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
½ onion chopped
16 ounces refried beans 1 can
8 ounces Mexican cooking sauce 1 bottle, (or taco sauce - I like to use Chile and Roasted Garlic from Old El Paso)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (10 inch)
1 Tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion over medium-high heat.
Drain grease.
Add the refried beans and sauce, stirring until it is completely combined and warmed all the way through.
Spoon the beef and bean mixture onto each tortilla (I spooned about 3 generous spoonfuls onto each)
Top with cheese, and then roll it up.
Place them all seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
Brush melted butter over the top of each Chimichanga.
Bake for 30-35 minutes (until the tops start to turn a golden brown).

Notes

I like to serve mine with chopped tomatoes, sour cream, lettuce, and green onions.
Recipe adapted from: All Recipes

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