Beef & Bean Chimichangas

A view of the inside

This is an easy family favorite, and a quick one to throw together after work.  Keep the ingredients on hand when you need a quick Mexican-style fix!  Simple and delicious.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 16-oz can refried beans

Taco seasoning (any brand--choose whatever you like)

4 cups Monterey Jack cheese

8 10-inch flour tortillas

2 tbsp melted butter

Toppings

Shredded cheese

Sour Cream

Whatever else you like

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350.  Brown the ground beef, and drain.  Prepare taco seasoning from package directions--mine was just boiling water and powered.  Add the refried beans and taco seasoning, stirring thoroughly and heating over low heat until slightly bubbling.

Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla (3 or 4 big spoonfuls), top with a generous handful of cheese, and roll it up chimichanga-style.  Place each one seam-side down into your baking pan.  

Brush melted butter over the top of each chimichanga.  Bake for 30 minutes or until a very light golden brown.  Serve with cheese, sour cream, or any toppings you think sound good.  So easy!