Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 lbs (.9 kg). beef stew meat; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vinegar; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) pepper; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water; 1 can chopped green chilies; 2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder; 2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano; 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin; 12 10-inch flour tortillas; oil or fat for frying; shredded lettuce; diced tomatoes; sour cream; pico de gallo or salsa, optional

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg). beef stew meat
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/8 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water
1 can chopped green chilies
2 tbsp (30 ml) chili powder
2 tsp (10 ml) dried oregano
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
12 10-inch flour tortillas
oil or fat for frying
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sour cream
pico de gallo or salsa, optional

1
In medium saucepan combine all ingredients except tortillas.
2
Bring to boiling.
3
Cover; reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours or till meat is very tender.
4
Uncover and boil rapidly about 15 minutes or until water has almost evaporated.
5
Watch closely and stir near end of cooking time so meat doesn't stick.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Using 2 forks: shred meat very fine.
8
Spoon about 1/4 cup (60 ml) meat mixture onto each tortilla, near one edge.
9
Fold edge nearest filling up and over filling just till mixture is covered.
10
Fold in the two sides envelope fashion, then roll up.
11
Fasten with wooden pick, if needed.
12
In heavy skillet or sauce pan fry filled tortillas in 1/2 inch hot fat about 1 minute on each side or till golden brown.
13
Drain on paper towels.
14
Keep warm in 300 degree (150 C.) oven while frying remaining chimis.
15
Garnish with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, etc.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs (.9 kg). beef stew meat, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp (15 ml) vinegar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chimichangas

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