Chimichangas

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   Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

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   Filling: Sprinkle salt in a medium-sized skillet and place over medium heat.

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   Add beef, garlic and spices.

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   Cook, crumbling the meat with a fork until the meat loses its pink color.

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   Stir in 1/4 of green chilies, taco sauce and sour cream.

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   In clean skillet, melt butter.

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   Dip both sides of tortilla into butter, drain off excess.

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   Mound a rounded 1/3 cup of ground beef filling in the center of a tortilla.

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   Fold the tortilla in an envelope fashion.

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    Place seam-side down on an ungreased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.

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    Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

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    (This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 24 hours.)

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    Pour remaining green chilies in a small sauce pan and heat on low.

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    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until crispy.

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    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chimichangas and let it melt.

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    Serve with hot green chili sauce and desired toppings.

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    I like lettuce tomato and guacamole.

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