Aunt Phyllis' Shredded Beef Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Aunt Phyllis' Shredded Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs roast; ¾ cup bell pepper, diced; ½ cup onion, diced; 5 tomatillos, diced; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano flakes; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 9 ounces cheese, grated (optional); 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 12 medium flour tortillas; 12 wooden toothpicks

Servings: persons

2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs roast
¾ cup bell pepper, diced
½ cup onion, diced
5 tomatillos, diced
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano flakes
1 ½ teaspoons salt
9 ounces cheese, grated (optional)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
12 medium flour tortillas
12 wooden toothpicks

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["Chop uncooked beef into 1-1/2"" cubes.", "Boil for 1-1/2 hours, then shred.", "Reserve broth.", "Simmer 8 ounces broth with garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt for 10 minutes.", "In separate pan, saute bell peppers, onions, tomatillos and tomatoes in 2 Tbsp oil.", "Add sauteed vegetables to the broth mixture.", "If necessary, add more broth.", "Bring to a boil then remove from heat.", "Slightly warm tortillas in microwave.", "Spoon about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture into center of tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese (optional).", "Wrap like a burrito, folding ends shut.", "Use a toothpick to hold tortilla shut.", "Fry over medium high heat in a little oil, until lightly brown and warm in center.", "Continue to add oil to pan as needed."]

2068

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs flank steaks or 2 lbs roast, ¾ cup bell pepper, diced, ½ cup onion, diced, 5 tomatillos, diced, and more.

Yes, Aunt Phyllis' Shredded Beef Chimichangas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Aunt Phyllis' Shredded Beef Chimichangas

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