No Fry Black Bean Chimichangas Recipes

NO-FRY BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt., To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down., Brush tops with 2 teaspoons oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden brown, 45-60 seconds. Turn over; brush tops with remaining oil. Broil until golden brown, 45-60 seconds longer. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

AIR-FRYER BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix beans, rice and corn; microwave, covered, until heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring halfway. Stir in cilantro, green onions and salt., To assemble, spoon 3/4 cup bean mixture across the center of each tortilla. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up. Brush with olive oil. , In batches, place seam side down on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with guacamole and salsa.

BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
• Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

GROUND BEEF, CORN AND BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper until no longer pink; drain fat.
• Add in 1-2 tablespoons oil, chili powder, cumin, thyme and cayenne; cook stirring until well browned (about 10-12 minutes) season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper.
• Add in chopped tomatoes and salsa; cook stirring for about 15-20 minutes.
• Add in corn, refried beans and black beans; stir with wooden spoon until heated through (about 5-6 minutes) season with more salt and pepper if desired; remove from heat.
• Place about 1/2 cup ground beef filling down the middle of each tortilla; fold opposite sides of the tortilla to center over the beef mixture, then fold ends toward center; secure with a toothpick; place on a plate and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
• Heat about 2-inches oil in a heavy skillet until 375°F.
• Fry 1-2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Place a bed of shredded lettuce onto a large serving plate or dish (this is only optional) then top with chimichangas.
• Sprinkle each hot chimichanga with cheddar cheese then dollop with sour cream.
• Serve with salsa and/or guacamole if desired.
• Delicious!

OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN CHIMICHANGAS OAMC

Steps:

• Cook chicken until tender; shred.
• Drain beans in colander and rinse thoroughly.
• Combine salsa and spices.
• Mix chicken, beans and salsa mixture in large bowl.
• Heat 10 tortillas in microwave until soft and pliable.
• Put one tortilla on a plate, put ¼ cup of the chicken/bean mixture on tortilla, about an inch from one edge. Roll one turn, fold edges in, and keep rolling to the other side. Place in 9x13 pan.
• 10 chimichangas fit in a 9x13 pan.
• Brush tops with oil.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve with shredded lettuce, cheese, green onions, sour cream and salsa.
• Enjoy!
• Pans of chimichangas can be frozen before baking. Do not brush with oil until ready to bake.
• Alternately, you can bake all the chiimichangas (brush with oil first.) Let them cool, then wrap each one separately in waxed paper, put 10 or so in a gallon zip lock bag and freeze. These make great lunches! Microwave for approximately one minute.