Beef And Bean Chimichangas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, drained and cubed
1/3 c. salsa
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1/8 tsp. ground cumin
1 c. refried beans
oil (for frying)
6 (8-inch) flour tortillas
3/4 c. shredded cheese

Preparation

Brown ground beef in skillet; drain.
Remove meat and set aside.
Place 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet and saute onion and garlic until tender.
Stir in beef, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, coriander, thyme, salt, cayenne and cumin.
Cook over medium-low heat 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in beans.
Place 1/2 cup of mixture in center of each tortilla.
Fold edges around beef.
May need to secure with toothpick.
Fry in 375\u00b0 oil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Fry only 1 or 2 chimichangas at a time.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with shredded cheese while hot.
Serve immediately with additional salsa.