Green Chili, Cheese, Beef Or Chicken Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Green Chili, Cheese, Beef Or Chicken Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups shredded beef or 2 cups chicken; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra; cheddar cheese, for garnish; 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, plus extra; monterey jack cheese (to garnish); 1/3 cup green onion, chopped, including tops, plus extra; green onion, for garnish; 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (I use Extra Virgin); 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas; Garnishes; shredded cheese; pico de gallo; chopped green onion; guacamole

Servings: persons

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded beef or 2 cups chicken
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra
cheddar cheese, for garnish
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, plus extra
monterey jack cheese (to garnish)
1/3 cup green onion, chopped, including tops, plus extra
green onion, for garnish
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (I use Extra Virgin)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
Garnishes
shredded cheese
pico de gallo
chopped green onion
guacamole

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["Preheat oven to 400u00b0.", "In a large bowl mix beef (or chicken), chilis, cilantro, cumin, oregano, cheeses, crushed red pepper flakes and green onions. Divide mixture into 6 portions - about 1/2 cup each.", "Place one portion of the meat/cheese mixture in a line on the tortilla, leaving room to fold.", "Fold sides over to about 1"" each side - just covering filling.", "Roll up from the bottom. Using a pasty brush, brush seam side with a little olive oil. Place seam side down on baking sheet.", "Repeat for remaining tortillas.", "Brush tops with remaining olive oil.", "Bake on center rack of oven at 400u00b0 for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Garnish as desired and serve with refried beans, rice or salad."]

1597

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Green Chili, Cheese, Beef Or Chicken 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.

Green Chili, Cheese, Beef Or Chicken Chimichangas

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