RECIPE: Beef and Bean Chimichanga with Cheese (6 points+)

It all started because of this. It was a must purchase.

My wife and I were shopping at Trader Joe's and she spotted this. Her creativity spark began buzzing, and she just knew she had to figure out a recipe for this to be used in. Introducing the Beef and Bean Chimichanga with Cheese. Oh how I love the way her mind works. Bravo dear....bravo.

Enough of my yammering. Let's move on to what you are here for.

Ingredients:

	4 serving(s) 96% Lean Ground Beef
	10 serving(s) Pace Picante, About 1 jar
	8 serving(s) Trader Joe's Nm Hatch Valley Fire Roasted Diced Green Chile, 1 - 4oz. Can
	1 tsp ground cumin
	1 cup(s) Trader Joe's© Refrigerated - Lite shredded 3 cheese blend with mozzarella, monterey jack, & cheddar
	1 cup(s) Trader Joe's© Grocery - Low fat vegetarian refried pinto beans
	1 serving(s) Land O Lakes Butter Spread, Light, with Canola Oil
	8 tortilla La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Gourmet Tortillas, Whole Wheat, Large

Instructions:
Step 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, drain excess fat.
Step 3. Add salsa, fire roasted chilies and cumin. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.

Look at that meaty sea of goodness!

Step 4. Spread a thin layer (1 heaping tablespoon, about 31 grams) of refried beans onto each of the tortillas.

I know this doesn't look appealing yet. Be patient.

Step 5. Top with a scant 1/2 cup (about 100g) of the beef mixture.

There we go. The beef mixture pretties it up.

Step 6. Top with 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) of shredded cheese.

Say Cheese!!!!

Step 7. Roll and place them seam-side down onto a greased 13x9 baking dish. For a crispier shell, place on a baking sheet.

Because this is how we roll. Step 1.

Step 2: Rolling right along.

Roll process complete.

Step 8. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.

Light butter spread. Let's get it on.

Step 9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Suggestion: Serve with lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream. Sour cream is additional points.

And there you have it! Dig in and have a great weigh!

Check out our recipe entry at Weight Watchers!