Crispy Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Crispy Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo, casings removed; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans; 1/2 cup wheat germ; 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 12 (10-inch) flour tortillas; Vegetable oil; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (6-ounce) carton frozen guacamole, thawed; 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 (2.2-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Servings: persons

1 pound chorizo, casings removed
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Vegetable oil
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (6-ounce) carton frozen guacamole, thawed
1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
1 cup chopped tomato
1 (2.2-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

1
Cook chorizo, ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring until meat crumbles; drain. Stir in beans and next 3 ingredients.
2
Wrap tortillas in aluminum foil; heat at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture just below center of tortilla. Fold over left and right sides of tortilla to partially enclose filling. Fold remaining edges to form a rectangle, and secure with a wooden pick. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.
3
Pour vegetable oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375u00b0. Fry filled tortillas in hot oil 1 to 2 minutes or until golden. Drain. Remove wooden picks. Place chimichangas on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheeses. Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 1 minute or until cheese melts. Top with guacamole, sour cream, tomato, and olives.

1725

kcal

Calories

Fat

244

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound chorizo, casings removed, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Chimichangas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Chimichangas

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