Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex)

"These are from the delicious TexMex cuisine that are like fried burritos. Posted for ZWT."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
17
Yields:
12 rolls
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • In skillet, saute bacon and onions in lard for 3 minutes.
  • Lower heat & add chilies, salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer -3 minutes.
  • Add cooked & shredded chicken & tomatoes. Combine well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
  • Fold like a burrito with the ends tucked inside.
  • Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil, until mildly crispy and tan.
  • Flip and brown other side. Drain on paper towels or strainer.
  • Serve on a plate and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Garnish around the chimichanga some shredded lettuce and top lettuce with chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives,.

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Reviews

  1. Excellent! We had these for dinner tonight. I halved the recipe easily, using the whole can of chiles. I used ground beef. Since there were no instructions for the beef, I lightly browned it and then added the diced bacon and onions and finished until all were cooked and followed as directed. Next time I would like to use shredded chicken vs. the ground chicken and add some mexican corn. Didn't get to take pic. Very good. Made for Ausie Swap #33.
     
  2. Yum! I used happynana's suggestion of shredded chicken, and it was great! I omitted the salt (personal preference). I had a little extra filling and found that it was great over the salad as a kind of taco salad-type dish. I also garnished with some homemade guacamole. Thanks for sharing!
     
  3. Simply yummy! I had 2 of the beef and couldn't wait to have them again! I just used regular oregano because I couldn't find the Mexican. Worked great! We will have these often.
     
  4. We loved these! I have to admit, I'm not a big Tex-Mex foodie and made this primarily for my DH, but I was the one going back for seconds! And he loved them as well! I used ground beef and for the chili powder I used Penzey's Chipotle Powder. Made for Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #32.
     
  5. Wow...were these ever delish! Made them for DD prom night for all of us that came home after Grand March...I used oil instead of lard...ground beef...and added a can of black beans and some corn. Will make this again for sure!! Everyone loved them...gave the recipe out to 2 people. Thanks for posting this recipe. Made for ZWT 5 for the Zaar ChowHounds!
     
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