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Beef Chimichangas - Lunch Version

<p>When I came across this recipe I wasn't too sure, it seemed crazy to have that much vinegar into a beef dish, but it enhances the flavor so well! This is now a staple ready made beef dish in our house and is super easy for those last minute meal nights.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried
  • 1/2 cups Mild Green Chiles, Diced, Canned
  • 1/2 cups Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 8 individual Flour Tortillas, Whole Wheat (8-inch/Med)

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 1 chimichanga
  • 376 Calories
  • 18g Total Fat
  • 7g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 84mg Cholesterol
  • 1150mg Sodium
  • 25g Total Carb
  • 1g Fiber
  • 1g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 28g Protein
  • 11 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In skillet over medium heat, add beef, salt, garlic and spices.
  2. Stir until combined and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add in green chiles, hot sauce, sour cream and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Place .33 cup beef into each tortilla and fold in half.
  5. Place seamside down in pan. Repeat until tortillas are used up.
  6. Bake at 450 for 30 minutes until crispy.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In skillet over medium heat, add beef, salt, garlic and spices.
  2. Stir until combined and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add in green chiles, hot sauce, sour cream and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Place .33 cup beef into tortilla and fold.
  5. Place seamside down in pan. Repeat until tortillas are used up.
  6. Bake at 450 degrees for about 30-45 minutes until crispy.
  7. Let cool.
  8. Cover with foil and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.

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