Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground red chile; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies, undrained; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 8 flour tortillas, warmed (10-inch); salsa (optional); sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground red chile
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies, undrained
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
8 flour tortillas, warmed (10-inch)
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Brown ground beef and onion.
3
Drain excess grease.
4
Add red wine vinegar, red chilies, cinnamon, cloves, green chilies,and tomatoes.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
6
Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture in center of each tortilla.
7
Brush the edges of the tortillas with the beaten egg to seal.
8
Fold the tortillas over the meat mixture to make a square bundle.
9
Brush each chimichanga with melted margarine.
10
Place on non-stick cookie sheet with seam side down.
11
Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned and heated through.
12
Top with salsa and sour cream (optional).

1068

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground red chile, and more.

Yes, Chimichangas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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