Ground Beef, Corn And Black Bean Chimichangas

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 bell pepper (seeded and chopped, use red or green)
• 2 tablespoons oil (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder (or to taste)
• 2 -3 teaspoons cumin (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• seasoning salt
• black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup salsa (mild or spicy)
• 1 cup canned corn kernel, well drained
• 1 1/2 cups refried beans
• 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and well drained)
• 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• oil (for frying)
• shredded lettuce (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (any amount desired)
• sour cream (any amount desired)
• TOPPINGS
• guacamole
• salsa

1. In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, garlic and bell pepper until no longer pink; drain fat.
2. 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.
3. Add in chopped tomatoes and salsa; cook stirring for about 15-20 minutes.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Heat about 2-inches oil in a heavy skillet until 375u0b0F.
7. Fry 1-2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Place a bed of shredded lettuce onto a large serving plate or dish (this is only optional) then top with chimichangas.
9. Sprinkle each hot chimichanga with cheddar cheese then dollop with sour cream.
10. Serve with salsa and/or guacamole if desired.
11. Delicious!

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-corn-and-black-bean-chimichangas-206520 (may not work)