Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
Three tomato sauce cans, eight ounces each, split
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
Oil for deep-fat frying
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
The ground beef should be cooked in a big pan over medium heat until it loses its pink color.. Drain the excess fat.
Stir in the refried beans, onion, 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic, and cumin into the cooked beef mixture.
On each tortilla, place approximately 1/3 cup of the meat mixture over to the side. Fold the edge nearest to the filling up and over to cover it. Fold in both sides and roll up the tortilla. Secure with toothpicks.
In a large saucepan, combine the chopped green chilies, chopped jalapeno peppers, and the remaining tomato sauce. Heat the sauce through.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°F (190°C).
Fry the chimichangas in the hot oil for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Drain them on paper towels.
Sprinkle the fried chimichangas with shredded cheddar cheese.
Serve the chimichangas with the prepared sauce.
Enjoy your Beef and Cheese Chimichangas!