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Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex) Recipe

Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb bacon , pieces
lard (or oil for sauteing and as needed)
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken (or beef)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 oz) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
1 -2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
12 flour tortillas, warmed
vegetable oil, for frying
shredded cheddar cheese (or queso panela)
sour cream , as needed
salsa , as needed
shredded lettuce , as needed
sliced black olives , as needed

Directions:

In skillet, saute bacon and onions in lard for 3 minutes.
Lower heat & add chilies, salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer -3 minutes.
Add cooked & shredded chicken & tomatoes. Combine well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
Place 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
Fold like a burrito with the ends tucked inside.
Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil, until mildly crispy and tan.
Flip and brown other side. Drain on paper towels or strainer.
Serve on a plate and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Garnish around the chimichanga some shredded lettuce and top lettuce with chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives,.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2919.22 Kcal (12222 kJ)
Calories from fat	1390.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	154.49g	238%
Cholesterol	539.67mg	180%
Sodium	6012.19mg	251%
Potassium	3912.71mg	83%
Total Carbs	234.2g	78%
Sugars	8.29g	33%
Dietary Fiber	16.8g	67%
Protein	144.31g	289%
Vitamin C	91.4mg	152%
Iron	17.6mg	98%
Calcium	261mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.79 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat	107.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.9g	238%
Cholesterol	41.56mg	180%
Sodium	462.96mg	251%
Potassium	301.29mg	83%
Total Carbs	18.03g	78%
Sugars	0.64g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	67%
Protein	11.11g	289%
Vitamin C	7mg	152%
Iron	1.4mg	98%
Calcium	20.1mg	26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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