Chimichangas Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 1/2 lbs pork steak
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 (8 oz) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup reserved broth
  • 1 (10 count) package burrito-size flour tortillas

Directions:

  1. Cut the meat into 1 inch pieces.
  2. Add the meat to the water and bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook on low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Reserve the broth.
  4. When meat is cool, shred it.
  5. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in skillet; add the onion, garlic powder, green chilies.
  6. Cook 2 minutes, now add the flour, cumin, and salt.
  7. Stir in the reserved broth.
  8. Add the meat and cook until the mixture is thick and moist.
  9. Put in warm tortilla, about 2/3 cup of the meat mixture or more.
  10. Fry until golden in 1/2 inch of hot oil.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
  12. ***I serve these with shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa and sour cream.
  13. Best Chimichangas I ever tasted.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 680.62 Kcal (2850 kJ)
Calories from fat 561.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.38g 96%
Cholesterol 79.6mg 27%
Sodium 1418.62mg 59%
Potassium 441.78mg 9%
Total Carbs 3.63g 1%
Sugars 0.75g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 2%
Protein 25.66g 51%
Vitamin C 29.7mg 50%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 29.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.34 Kcal (956 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.93g 96%
Cholesterol 26.7mg 27%
Sodium 475.92mg 59%
Potassium 148.21mg 9%
Total Carbs 1.22g 1%
Sugars 0.25g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 2%
Protein 8.61g 51%
Vitamin C 10mg 50%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 10mg 3%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.7
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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