Easy Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Easy Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Roast Beef, Cooked And Shredded; 2 Tablespoons Tex-Mex Spice Mix; 2 Tablespoons Water; 8 ounces, weight Colby-Jack Cheese, Shredded; 8 whole Burrito Style Flour Tortillas; 3 cups Vegetable Oil (approximately) For Frying; 3 whole Green Onions, Chopped; Shredded Lettuce, To Serve; Sour Cream, To Serve; Salsa, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 pound Roast Beef, Cooked And Shredded
2 Tablespoons Tex-Mex Spice Mix
2 Tablespoons Water
8 ounces, weight Colby-Jack Cheese, Shredded
8 whole Burrito Style Flour Tortillas
3 cups Vegetable Oil (approximately) For Frying
3 whole Green Onions, Chopped
Shredded Lettuce, To Serve
Sour Cream, To Serve
Salsa, To Serve

1
In a skillet over medium-high heat, stir together beef, Tex-Mex spice mix and water.
2
Cook just until the meat is heated through and turn off the heat.
3
Heat flour tortillas for about a minute in the microwave to soften them up.
4
On the center of each tortilla, spoon about 2 tablespoons of meat and about 1 tablespoon cheese and roll up, folding the sides in to form a closed roll.
5
Secure with a wooden pick.
6
Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees and fry chimichangas a few at a time, placing them seam side down first, in oil.
7
Watch the chimichangas carefully, turning as they start to brown.
8
It will only take a few minutes per side.
9
When they are browned on all sides, remove to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
10
Serve with shredded lettuce, green onions, sour cream and salsa.
11
Delicious!
12
Enjoy!
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Miss

2861

kcal

Calories

220

Fat

159

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Roast Beef, Cooked And Shredded, 2 Tablespoons Tex-Mex Spice Mix, 2 Tablespoons Water, 8 ounces, weight Colby-Jack Cheese, Shredded, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chimichangas

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