All stars! When my kids were growing up and I was learning how to cook, I would rate recipes I was trying on a scale from 1 to 4. One star meant “yuck”, two stars meant “ok” (unlikely to be made again), three stars meant “very good”, and four stars meant “excellent”. Using four stars, rather than the standard five, made it easier for me to decide which recipes made the cut. I have kept that rating system going for decades, and this delicious four-star all-star has been a family favorite for nearly as long. I hope you’ll love it as much as we do!
Chimichangas
This delicious all-star recipe has been a family favorite since the first time I made it. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
- Vegetable oil for frying about 1/2 to 1 cup
- 12 large flour tortillas
Optional condiments
- Salsa
- Queso fresco
- Pico de gallo
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Avocado
- Guacamole
- Chopped scallions
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown beef with onion and garlic for about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and chiles. Simmer 20 minutes longer.
- Preheat oil to 375°F.
- Lay out tortillas; place 1/3 cup meat mixture on each. Roll to make cylinders, folding in sides to contain filling. Fasten with wood picks.
- Fry chimichangas one minute on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Remove picks and serve with your choice of condiments.
Notes
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