Chimichanga Recipe

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Chimichanga
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  1. Rub the roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Warm 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides. Reduce the heat to low, scatter half of the onion and half of the garlic over and around the meat. Pour the beef stock over it. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the roast is very tender. Let the meat sit in the cooking liquid until cool enough to handle. Drain the meat, reserving the cooking liquid. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces with your fingers or in several small batches in a food processor.
  3. Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute the remaining onion and garlic in the fat until the onion softens. Add the meat and saute until well-browned, about 10 minutes. Scrape the meat up from the bottom every few minutes, getting it crusty in some spots. Pour the reserved cooking liquid into the pan and add the tomatoes and chiles. Cook for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. The meat should remain moist but not juicy. Adjust the seasoning if you wish. (The meat can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated, covered, for up to several days. Warm the meat before proceeding.)
  4. You'll need about 5 cups of the shredded meat mixture for the chimichangas. Spoon it evenly over the tortillas. Roll up each tortilla, tucking in the ends to make a secure fat tube that resembles an overgrown Chinese egg roll. Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
  5. Shortly before you plan to eat the chimichangas, warm at least 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pan to 375 degrees F. Fry the chimichangas one or two at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the chimis to fry them evenly. Drain them and arrange on serving plates. Top with cheese, sour cream, tomato, scallions and salsa. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 557.96 Kcal (2336 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.46g 19%
Cholesterol 217.68mg 73%
Sodium 626.15mg 26%
Potassium 1507.56mg 32%
Total Carbs 27.31g 9%
Sugars 5.08g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 76.33g 153%
Vitamin C 68.7mg 115%
Iron 11.2mg 62%
Calcium 47.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.48 Kcal (412 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.2g 19%
Cholesterol 38.42mg 73%
Sodium 110.51mg 26%
Potassium 266.08mg 32%
Total Carbs 4.82g 9%
Sugars 0.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 8%
Protein 13.47g 153%
Vitamin C 12.1mg 115%
Iron 2mg 62%
Calcium 8.5mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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