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
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,.
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Thato Tsotetsi
[email protected]This recipe was a great way to use up leftover chicken. My family loved it!
Kigha Prosper
[email protected]These chimichangas were delicious! I especially liked the homemade salsa.
NS SHAMRAT
[email protected]I thought this recipe was a bit too complicated. I prefer recipes that are simpler and easier to follow.
Md Salahuddin
[email protected]These chimichangas were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Ricardo Alvorez420
[email protected]The filling was bland and the tortillas were soggy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Jackson Wani
[email protected]These chimichangas were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.
arif ahmmed
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, beef, and even shrimp. It's always a hit!
Aulora Azure
[email protected]These chimichangas were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground beef instead of chicken and they were still delicious.
Malik Areebarajpoot
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.