Chimichanga Recipe
Flour tortilla filled with your choice of chopped beef or delicious shredded chicken. Served fried and topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and diced tomato.
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Ingredients
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Chimichanga Filling
Method
Preparing the Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the chopped beef or shredded chicken. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until heated through and flavors are combined, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 10 seconds to make them pliable. This will help prevent tearing when filling.
Assembling the Chimichangas
- 3
Fill the Tortillas
Lay a warm tortilla flat on a clean surface. Place about 1/2 cup of the meat filling in the center. Sprinkle with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- 4
Roll the Tortillas
Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat this process for the remaining tortillas.
Frying the Chimichangas
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chimichangas
Carefully place the rolled chimichangas seam-side down into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving the Chimichangas
- 7
Plate the Chimichangas
Place the fried chimichangas on a serving platter. Top each with shredded lettuce, a dollop of sour cream, a scoop of guacamole, and diced tomatoes.
- 8
Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your delicious homemade chimichangas!