--- title: Baked Chimichangas with Shredded Beef description: Baked Chimichangas with Shredded Beef --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/05/21/baked-chimichangas-with-shredded-beef#) # Baked Chimichangas with Shredded Beef May 21, 2010 9:00:17 AM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) ***[![beef-chimichangas](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/beef-chimichangas.jpg?width=145&height=145&name=beef-chimichangas.jpg "beef-chimichangas")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/beef-chimichangas.jpg)Find more great family recipes and meal planning assistance at [Dine Without Whine](http://www.dinewithoutwhine.com/amember/go.php?r=1957&i=b16)*** **Baked Chimichangas with Shredded Beef** Makes 8 servings SHREDDED BEEF 1 (1 1/2 pound) beef chuck roast 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 6 cups water CHIMICHANGAS 8 (9 or 10-inch) flour tortillas 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped 3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup purchased guacamole 1. In large saucepan, combine all shredded beef ingredients. Cover; cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary. 2. Remove beef from water.* Cool 15 minutes or until easy to handle. To shred beef, with 2 forks, pull beef apart along the grain of the beef.** 3. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans onto center of each tortilla. Top each with 1/2 cup shredded beef, 1 tablespoon onion and 2 tablespoons tomato.  Fold sides of tortillas toward center; fold ends up. Place, seam side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush each filled tortilla with melted butter. 4. Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and thoroughly heated. 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