Chimichangas. Here is a delicious recipe for a super crunchy cheesy chimichanga. You can use store brand flour tortillas or for a tasty version, you can make tour own. These Chicken Chimichangas are one of the ultimate comfort foods!
A large flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, refried beans, cheese, salsa and spices.
While many people still argue the origins of the chimichanga, everyone agrees that this southwest staple is one of the best Mexican "soul foods" on the planet.
Place shredded lettuce on a platter, topped with chimichangas, avocado mix, sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese.
You can have Chimichangas using 11 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Chimichangas
- It's 1 lb of Ground Turkey or Beef.
- It's 1 medium of chopped onion.
- It's 2 clove of garlic cloves.
- Prepare 3/4 cup of Salsa.
- You need 1 packages of taco seasoning.
- You need 1 tsp of ground cumin.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of dried oregano.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of salt.
- It's 8 of flour tortillas (7 to 8 inches).
- It's 1/4 cup of olive oil, extra virgin.
- It's 1 of shredded cheese optional.
The chimichanga has achieved cult status in tucson. Chimichanga, or "chimi," has achieved cult status in Tucson. A Chimichanga is a Mexican-American fusion large burrito prepared with a choice. These Baked Chicken Chimichangas are a healthier twist on the classic chimichanga.
Chimichangas instructions
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Brown meat with onion and garlic.
- Stir in salsa, cumin, oregano, taco seasoning, and salt.
- Brush one side of tortillas with olive oil. Add 1/3 cup meat on unbuttered side..
- Fold 2 sides over filling, fold ends down. Place seam down in 13 x 9 2 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 13 minutes or until golden brown..
- To serve, top with sour cream, guacamole and additional picante sauce.
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You won't even miss these being fried in this oven-fried version! A deep-fried burrito sent from God to please humanity. A mexican delicasy, Only found everywhere in the unitedstates and in grocery stores. I had a request for a chimichanga video from my buddy Larry. That same week, I had TWO requests for "unhealthy vegetarian food" — a descriptive that makes me smile.