Streamlined Chimichanga

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

A quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in tortillas, baked to golden perfection, served with guacamole and picante sauce for added zest.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 cup picante sauce
  • 8 flour tortillas (7 to 8 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons melted margarine or none
  • guacamole

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef with chopped onion and drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, ground cumin, oregano, and picante sauce.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  4. If using margarine, brush one side of each tortilla with melted margarine.
  5. Spoon heaping 1/3 cup of meat mixture onto the unbuttered side of each tortilla.
  6. Fold two sides over the filling and then fold the ends down to seal.
  7. Place seam side down in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
  8. Bake at 475°F (245°C) for about 13 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Serve topped with guacamole and additional picante sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

636 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.4g 37% DV
Total Fat 37.4g 48% DV
Carbs 69g 25% DV
Fiber 16.9g 60% DV
Sugar 3.5g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 455.3mg 20% DV
Potassium 1195.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 38.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 674.5mg 52% DV
Iron 28.9mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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