Low-Point Beef and Cheese Chimichanga Directions:
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Cook the Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Season the Beef:
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Assemble the Chimichangas:
- Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of fat-free refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with the seasoned ground beef mixture, then sprinkle with a small amount of reduced-fat cheese.
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Fold the Chimichangas:
- Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll them up tightly to form a burrito shape.
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Cook the Chimichangas:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the chimichangas with cooking spray, ensuring they're evenly coated. Place them seam-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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Serve:
- Serve the chimichangas hot, topped with salsa, fat-free Greek yogurt, lettuce, tomatoes, or any other 0-point toppings of your choice.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- 96% Lean Ground Beef (1 lb): 12 points
- Fat-Free Refried Beans (1/4 cup): 1 point
- Reduced-Fat Mexican Blend Cheese (1/2 cup): 8 points
- Low-Carb, High-Fiber Tortillas (6 tortillas): 6 points
- Cooking Spray: 0 points
Total Points for Entire Recipe: 27 points
Points Per Chimichanga (6 servings): 4.5 points per chimichanga (rounded to 5 points)
I await your comments! Enjoy!
