Beef Chimichangas

Finally!  A lazy day at home!  Today I am planning on catching up on a few recipes I have been waiting to post.  This one is one that I have been making for a long time.  It can't be considered "diet friendly" so it is more of a special treat.  Everyone from the husband to all three kids loves this one.

Beef Chimichangas

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
• 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 (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
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• • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin.

• Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce. 
• Yield: 1 dozen.

Source: Taste of Home