CHICKEN OR BEEF CHIMICHANGAS (TEX-MEX)

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Make and share this Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb bacon, pieces
lard (or oil for sauteing and as needed)
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken (or beef)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
12 flour tortillas, warmed
vegetable oil, for frying
shredded cheddar cheese (or queso Panela)
sour cream, as needed
salsa, as needed
shredded lettuce, as needed
sliced black olives, as needed

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,.

Thato Tsotetsi
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This recipe was a great way to use up leftover chicken. My family loved it!


Kigha Prosper
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These chimichangas were delicious! I especially liked the homemade salsa.


NS SHAMRAT
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I thought this recipe was a bit too complicated. I prefer recipes that are simpler and easier to follow.


Md Salahuddin
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These chimichangas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Ricardo Alvorez420
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The filling was bland and the tortillas were soggy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Jackson Wani
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These chimichangas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


arif ahmmed
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, beef, and even shrimp. It's always a hit!


Aulora Azure
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These chimichangas were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground beef instead of chicken and they were still delicious.


Malik Areebarajpoot
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Bena Muli
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These chimichangas were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the tortillas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.