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BEEF CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out as needed. I serve them with shredded lettuce and sour cream. —Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
Oil for deep-fat frying
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat, crumbling beef, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin. , Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chiles, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, FatContent 41g fat (9g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 37mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1094mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 6g fiber), ProteinContent 19g protein.

CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of the chimichanga (fried "burro", as we call them, stuffed with meat, onions and chiles). I've combined several recipes into this one, and it's fairly authentic. —Laura Towns, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup bacon grease
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef, pork or chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 large peeled boiled potato, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
12 flour tortillas (12 inches), warmed
Vegetable oil
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potato until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, FatContent 13g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 25mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 862mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 7g fiber), ProteinContent 16g protein.

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