Chimichangas Recipe

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Chimichangas
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Directions:

  1. Heat beef,pork and water to boiling in a large kettle; lower heat, cover.
  2. Simmer until meat is fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Drain meat and reserve 1 cup broth.
  4. Shred meat when cool enough to handle.
  5. Heat oil in a large saucepan.
  6. Add the onion, green chilis and garlic, saute 1 minute.
  7. Add flour, salt and cumin; cook 1 minute.
  8. Stir in reserved broth and shredded meat.
  9. Cook until mixture is moist but quite thick.
  10. Keep warm.
  11. Heat 1 tortilla on a large griddle or very large skillet until soft and pliable.
  12. Spread about 3/4 cup meat mixture over the lower third of the tortilla in a band about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  13. Work quickly so the tortilla does not get crisp.
  14. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla up over the filling to cover it almost completly.
  15. Then fold the two sides in towards the center over the filling and start rolling the filling into a cylinder.
  16. Repeat until all are filled.
  17. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet until very hot.
  18. Saute two chimichangas at a time in hot oil until golden, turning with two broad spatulas.
  19. Drain on paper towels.
  20. Serve with green chili salsa.
  21. Garnish with shredded lettuce and avocado slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 382.59 Kcal (1602 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.96g 20%
Cholesterol 104.6mg 35%
Sodium 1110.16mg 46%
Potassium 762.11mg 16%
Total Carbs 23.65g 8%
Sugars 1.26g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 41.99g 84%
Vitamin C 16.3mg 27%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 64.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.84 Kcal (426 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.45g 20%
Cholesterol 27.84mg 35%
Sodium 295.5mg 46%
Potassium 202.86mg 16%
Total Carbs 6.3g 8%
Sugars 0.34g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 9%
Protein 11.18g 84%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 27%
Iron 1.1mg 22%
Calcium 17.2mg 6%

* 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

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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