Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup frozen bell pepper, and onion stir-fry
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 14 cup taco sauce
  • 1 12 teaspoons mexican blend seasoning (or 1 tsp chili powder & 1/2 tsp ground cumin)
  • 12 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups finely shredded Mexican blend cheese (or Monterey Jack)
  • 2 -3 tablespoons margarine or 2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • sour cream, for serving

Method

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Cook ground meat in large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring frequently.
  • Add bell pepper and onion stir-fry and corn; cook until meat is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain.
  • Add taco sauce and dry ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Divide beans and spread evenly over each tortilla.
  • Spoon ground meat mixture down center of each tortilla.
  • Sprinkle each with each.
  • Fold sides of each tortilla toward center; fold up ends.
  • Place seam side down, in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Brush each chimichanga with margarine.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated.
  • Serve with tomatoes and lettuce.