Turkey and Tomatillo Chimichangas Recipe

Name: Turkey and Tomatillo Chimichangas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Hass avocados; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Salt; 1/2 pound fresh tomatilloshusked, rinsed and chopped; 1/4 cup chopped white onion; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground turkey; Four 8-inch flour tortillas; 1/4 pound sliced smoked provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips; Vegetable oil; Salsa, for serving

Servings: persons

2 medium Hass avocados
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt
1/2 pound fresh tomatilloshusked, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
Four 8-inch flour tortillas
1/4 pound sliced smoked provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Vegetable oil
Salsa, for serving

1
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with the sour cream and lime juice and season with salt.
2
In a blender, puree the tomatillos with the onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapenos and cumin and season with salt.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
4
Add the turkey and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the tomatillo sauce and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.
6
Wrap the tortillas in a kitchen towel and heat in a microwave oven, about 30 seconds.
7
Lay the tortillas on a work surface.
8
Spoon the filling just below the center of each tortilla, top with a few strips of cheese and roll up as tightly as possible; secure with toothpicks.
9
Brush the tortillas with vegetable oil.
10
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
11
Add the chimichangas and cook over moderate heat, turning, until golden all over, about 7 minutes.
12
Transfer to plates, top with the mashed avocados and salsa and serve.

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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: 2 medium Hass avocados, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, Salt, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Tomatillo 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.

Turkey and Tomatillo Chimichangas

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