Baked Chimichangas
A lean recipe for a favorite Mexican dish.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 276; Fat 8g; Fiber 2g
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz. ground lean beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 tsp. chili seasoning
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas (whole grain if possible)
- 1/4 cup no-fat sour cream
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray
- In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil cooking spray, brown meat and onion
- Stir in garlic, 1/2 cup salsa, and chili seasoning
- Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes
- Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture into center of each tortilla
- Lightly spray tops with olive oil cooking spray
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown
- For each serving, place a chimichanga on a serving plate, spoon 2 Tbs. salsa and 1 Tbs. sour cream over top
