Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb ground beef (grass-fed)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 16 oz. refried beans
  • 4 oz. green chile peppers (diced)
  • 6-8 tortillas
  • 1 cup spinach (chopped)
  • 2 cups Cheddar Jack Cheese (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted for brushing)
  • 2 roma tomatoes (peeled & cubed)
  • salsa (for serving)
  • sour cream (for serving)
  • chives (chopped, for garnish)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Using a skillet, add 1 lb ground beef and 1 small chopped onion. Saute over medium high heat, stirring few times and breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Saute until ground beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain grease.
  • Next, add 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons of taco seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Give it a good stir with a spoon. Stir in 4 oz. of green chilies and 16 oz. refried beans until well blended. Turn off heat, cover with a lid.
  • Place warm tortilla on a plate and add about a 1/2 cup of the ground beef mixture onto the center. Add Cheddar Jack cheese and chopped spinach. 
  • Now, fold left and right side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold in top and bottom sides of the tortilla over the filling forming a chimichanga.
  • Brush top of chimichanga with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until top of chimichangas turn golden brown color.
  • Serve Beef Chimichangas with salsa, cubed tomatoes, cheese, chopped spinach, sour cream and finely chopped chives. Enjoy!