Tonights menu - Almost Famous Chimichangas

This is the recipe that I mentioned earlier.  I think it would work well with ground turkey or chicken, however I made it with ground beef.

You will need:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons veggie oil
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat) Use fresh, can have to much oil.
1 1/2 chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 small tomato chopped, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb. ground beef, chicken or turkey (if using chicken or turkey you may want to add a bit more spice)
1/4 sour cream
1 15 oz can refried beans
4 10 inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded jack cheese, plus more for topping

Preheat oven to 450.  Melt the butter and 2 tablespoons oil in skillet, transfer to a bowl.  Heat the remaining oil in skillet.  Add the onion, garlic and jalapeño and cook until soft about 3 minutes.  Add chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 tsp. salt, toast 30 seconds.  Add the tomato and cilantro and cook until slightly dry, about 2 minutes.  Stir in meat and sour cream and warm through.  Remove from heat. 

Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread 2 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla leaving a 2 inch boarder on each end.  Top with 1 cup meat mixture and 1/4 cup cheese.  Fold in the ends and roll up.  Put the chimichangas seam side down on the baking sheet brush with oil/butter mixture.  Bake for 8 to 10 minute per side, brush again after you flip.  Top with store bought salsa, cheese lettuce, tomato and sour cream.  My husband liked sour cream and extra hot salsa on top, I like ranch dressing and pico de gallo.

Enjoy.