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Baked Beef Chimichangas

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$15.50680 cal · 34g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1 lb
  • large flour tortillas8 count
  • refried beans1 can
  • shredded Monterey Jack1½ cups
  • salsa1 jar
  • sour cream½ cup
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • shredded lettuce2 cups
  • chili powder1 tbsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425°F. Brown beef 7-8 minutes, drain, and stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and 1/2 cup salsa.

  2. 2

    Warm tortillas in the microwave 20 seconds so they fold without cracking.

  3. 3

    Spread a stripe of refried beans on each tortilla, add beef and cheese, fold in the sides and roll up tightly.

  4. 4

    Place seam-side down on a sheet pan, brush all over with oil, and bake 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp.

  5. 5

    Serve with lettuce, sour cream and the rest of the salsa.

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