MM: Chimichangas
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Title: Chimichangas
Categories: Mexico, Cheese/eggs, Beef/veal, Ham/pork
Yield: 12 Servings
1/4 c Bacon grease
2 c Beef, pork OR chicken *
1 Onion; diced
2 Garlic cloves; minced
2 Tomatoes; chopped
8 oz Green chiles; chopped
1 Potato; peeled boiled diced
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Dried oregano
2 ts Chili powder; (or to taste)
2 tb Fresh cilantro; minced
12 Flour tortillas; warmed
Vegetable oil
Cheddar cheese; shredded
Sour cream
Salsa
Lettuce; shredded
Tomatoes; chopped
* chopped or shredded, cooked
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****************** In a skillet; melt bacon grease
over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes,
chiles and potatoes until the onion softens. Add salt,
oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3
minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each
tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry,
seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil (360-375~F)
until crispy and brown. Turn, and brown other side.
Drain briefly on a paoer towel. Place on a serving
plate and top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour
cream and salsa. Place shredded lettuce next to
chimichanga and top with tomatoes. Serve immediately.
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