Chimichangas (Fried Burritos) Recipe

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Servings: 10

Ingredients

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  • lard or possibly shortening
  • 2 lb beef for stew, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 lrg onion, diced
  • 1 clv garlic, chopped water salt
  • 1 x 20-oz package flour tortillas
  • 1 x 15 1/2 -oz can refried beans
  • 1 x 4-oz can minced green chilies, liquid removed salad oil for frying bottled red table sauce

Directions

  1. ABOUT 3 Hrs BEFORE SERVING:In 3-qt saucepan over medium-high heat, in 2 Tbsp. warm lard or possibly shortening, cook beef for stew, onion and garlic till beef is well browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 c. water and 1 tsp. salt; heat to boiling.
  2. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer till meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hrs, stirring occasionally.
  3. About 5 min before mat is done, in 1-qt saucepan over low heat, heat refried beans. When meat is done, with two forks, pull meat to shreds. Add in chilies. Increase heat to medium; cook mix till all liquid has evaporated, about 5 min. Spread about 2 Tbsp. refried beans on each tortilla; top beans with about 1/4 c. meat mix in lengthwise strip. Fold left and right sides of each tortilla over mix, and then fold both ends under to create a package.
  4. In 12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2-inch salad oil to 375 F. Fry tortilla pkgs. folded-side down, two at a time, about 1 minute or possibly till golden brown. Turn and fry about 1 minute longer. Remove to paper towels to drain; keep hot. Serve Chimichangas with red table sauce.
  5. Makes 10 main-dish servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 200g
Recipe makes 10 servings
Calories 442  
Calories from Fat 146 33%
Total Fat 16.38g 20%
Saturated Fat 6.0g 24%
Trans Fat 0.01g  
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 601mg 17%
Total Carbs 51.87g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 9%
Sugars 1.06g 1%
Protein 22.88g 37%
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