Shredded Beef or Pork Chimichangas Recipe

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Shredded Beef or Pork Chimichangas
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  1. Cut meat into large chunks (3-4 ) and place in cooking pot. cover with water. Add all ingredients except for last three items.
  2. Bring to a boil then cover and cook on medium hear for at least two hours.
  3. After 2 hours, bring back to full boil with lid removed.
  4. While evaporating water, remove several pieces for pot and shred using two forks. When only +/- 1/2 of goop is left in the pot, remove from heat and return shredded meat back to the pot and blend with remaining slurry.
  5. Open a package of tortillas and place in microwave with a wet paper towel placed on top. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  6. Place a tortilla on plate and spoon 1-2 Tblspn of meat at bottom of tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, chopped onion(optional) and roll up burrito style.
  7. Repeat with remaining tortillas until all the meat is used up.
  8. In large skillet, heat up 1-1/2 depth of oil to approximately 350 degrees. (If you put too much oil in the skillet or if it gets too hot, the chimis will begin to unravel). Cook until browned on each side (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper toweling.
  9. Eat'em while they're warm - freeze the rest.
  10. Reheat frozen ones in the microwave on high for three minutes or place on rack in a preheated 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
  11. Serve with chopped tomato, lettuce, cheese, sour cream (stuff you'd put on a taco).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 288.76 Kcal (1209 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.28g 20%
Cholesterol 67.12mg 22%
Sodium 578.61mg 24%
Potassium 335.85mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.58g 7%
Sugars 0.52g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 22.87g 46%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 203.8mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.35 Kcal (923 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.13g 20%
Cholesterol 51.22mg 22%
Sodium 441.53mg 24%
Potassium 256.28mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.94g 7%
Sugars 0.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 6%
Protein 17.45g 46%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 2mg 14%
Calcium 155.5mg 20%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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