Homemade Chimichanga Recipe Chicken Or Beef The Recipe Critic Recipes

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
• Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN OR BEEF CHIMICHANGAS (TEX-MEX)

Steps:

• 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,.