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Chimichangas
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
Ready In: 19 Minutes
Servings: 6
My mother got this recipe out of Make a Mix Cookery And everyone whenever I make it always askes me for the recipe.
Ingredients:
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
3 cups meat, mix
vegetable oil (for frying)
shredded lettuce
1 (7 ounce) can green chili salsa
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup guacamole
1/2 pint sour cream
6 ripe olives, for garnish
Directions:
1. Warm tortillas in oven about 5 minutes.
2. Heat Meat Mix in a small saucepan.
3. Heat 1/2 inch deep oil to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) in a large skillet.
4. Spread about 1/2 cup meat mix over lower third of each tortilla.
5. Fold the bottom edges of each tortilla over the filling.
6. Fold both sides toward the center and roll into a cylinder.
7. Secure rolled tortillas with a toothpick (if needed) Fry 2 Chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot over a layer of shredded lettuce.
10. Top with green chili salsa, tomatoes, Guacamoleand sour cream.
11. Garnish with an olive.
By RecipeOfHealth.com