This is a recipe for one of my favorite Mexican dishes, Chimichangas. My kids love this recipe.
Makes: 4-8 servings
Prep Time: 35 min
Cook Time: 15-20 min
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 cup chili powder
8 flour tortillas
6 oz. Velveeta cheese
2 cups vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. In large skillet on medium heat brown meat with onions, garlic, oregano, and chili powder. Cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Put the skillet back on the burner and put temp on low. Add in chunks of velveeta. Stir and allow to melt. Make sure the cheese and meat our evenly spread.
2. Put meat mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in all sides of tortillas to completely enclose filling. Place on a pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Heat about an inch and half of oil in large saucepan on medium-low heat. Add in the chimichangas. Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side.
Service with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Info
Calories 700
Total fat 43g
Saturated fat 15g
Cholesterol 115mg
Sodium 990mg
Carbohydrate 43g
Dietary fiber 3g
Sugars 6g
Protein 34g
~Adapted from Kraft Foods