Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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These are from the delicious TexMex cuisine that are like fried burritos. Ingredients:
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 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons mexican oregano |
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder |
2 tablespoons 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:
1. In skillet, saute bacon and onions in lard for 3 minutes.
2. Lower heat & add chilies, salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer -3 minutes.
3. Add cooked & shredded chicken & tomatoes. Combine well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
4. Place 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
5. Fold like a burrito with the ends tucked inside.
6. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil, until mildly crispy and tan.
7. Flip and brown other side. Drain on paper towels or strainer.
8. Serve on a plate and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
9. Garnish around the chimichanga some shredded lettuce and top lettuce with chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives,.
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