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chimichangas

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Cutler
@suak
Anchorage, AK

Here is one of my favorite Mexican dishes! What a great meal during the week using your Mexican Meat Mix to save time. This recipe uses 3 cups of the 'Mexican Meat Mix'.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For chimichangas

  • 6 lg
    flour tortillas
  • 3 c
    mexican meat mix, thawed
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • shredded lettuce
  • GUACAMOLE:
  • 2
    avocados, ripe, pared and mashed
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • few drops of tabasco sauce

How To Make chimichangas

  • 1
    Warm tortillas in oven about 5 minutes. Heat 'Mexican Meat Mix' in a small saucepan. Heat 1/2 inch deep oil to 400F degrees in a large skillet. Spread about 1/2 cup 'Mexican Meat Mix' over the lower third of each tortilla. Fold the bottom edges of each tortilla up over filling. Fold both sides toward the center and roll into a cylinder. Secure rolled tortillas with a toothpick. Fry 2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil about 2 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot over a layer of lettuce. Top with green chili salsa, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream. Garnish each with an olive.
  • 2
    Guacamole: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
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