Grande Chimichanga Recipe
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken, shredded beef, chili verde, red chili or ground beef, smothered with sauce, sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla and Filling
Toppings
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, shredded beef, cooked ground beef, refried beans, and your choice of chili verde or red chili sauce. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the chimichangas.
Assembling the Chimichangas
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Take a flour tortilla and place about 1 cup of the filling mixture in the center of the tortilla. Be careful not to overfill.
- 4
Fold the Tortilla
Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top to secure the filling inside. Repeat this for all tortillas.
Baking
- 5
Prepare for Baking
Place the filled chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with oil to help them crisp up.
- 6
Bake the Chimichangas
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 7
Add Sauce and Toppings
Once baked, remove from the oven. Place each chimichanga on a serving plate, smother with enchilada sauce, and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and avocado.
- 8
Enjoy!
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Grande Chimichangas!
