Ground Beef, Corn and Black Bean Chimichangas Recipe

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Ground Beef, Corn and Black Bean Chimichangas
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Directions:

  1. In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper until no longer pink; drain fat.
  2. Add in 1-2 tablespoons oil, chili powder, cumin, thyme and cayenne; cook stirring until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
  3. Add in chopped tomatoes and salsa; cook stirring for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Add in corn, refried beans and black beans; stir with wooden spoon until heated through (about 5-6 minutes) season with more salt and pepper if desired; remove from heat.
  5. Place about 1/2 cup ground beef filling down the middle of each tortilla; fold opposite sides of the tortilla to center over the beef mixture, then fold ends toward center; secure with a toothpick; place on a plate and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  6. Heat about 2-inches oil in a heavy skillet until 375°F.
  7. Fry 1-2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Place a bed of shredded lettuce onto a large serving plate or dish (this is only optional) then top with chimichangas.
  9. Sprinkle each hot chimichanga with cheddar cheese then dollop with sour cream.
  10. Serve with salsa and/or guacamole if desired.
  11. Delicious!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 510.02 Kcal (2135 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.25g 28%
Cholesterol 46.86mg 16%
Sodium 718.38mg 30%
Potassium 1221.46mg 26%
Total Carbs 59.79g 20%
Sugars 5.08g 20%
Dietary Fiber 12.31g 49%
Protein 29.77g 60%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 15mg 83%
Calcium 123.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.05 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.8g 28%
Cholesterol 14.89mg 16%
Sodium 228.26mg 30%
Potassium 388.11mg 26%
Total Carbs 19g 20%
Sugars 1.61g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.91g 49%
Protein 9.46g 60%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 40%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 18%
Iron 4.8mg 83%
Calcium 39.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.9
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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