BAKED BAJA BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

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This is an authentic 40 year-old recipe, and the filling will not taste the same as fast food style chimichangas. The only thing Americanized here is that the chimichangas are baked instead of fried. Caution: If you use leanest ground beef, the filling will seem dry. Serve lots of lettuce, tomatoes and other garnishes listed below with each chimichanga - they are important to this dish's all around flavors and textures.

Provided by Northwest Lynnie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 33m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 -12 flour tortillas
6 tablespoons melted butter
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
grated cheese
sour cream
salsa

Steps:

  • Wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 300* oven while making the filling.
  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Mix in vinegar and seasonings to the drained meat, but do not cook the mixture further.
  • Remove tortillas from oven and increase oven temperature to 500*.
  • Brush each side of tortilla with melted butter.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup ground beef filling onto center of each buttered tortilla.
  • Fold in sides, then roll up tortilla from the bottom.
  • Place seam-side down on a foil-lined and rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake at 500* for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Serve on a large bed of shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
  • Top with sour cream, shredded cheese, and salsa.

Nandini Naidu
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These chimichangas were delicious! I can't wait to make them again.


Aown Raza
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I will definitely be making these chimichangas again. They are a great addition to my recipe repertoire.


Jada Leech
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These chimichangas were perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Namuddu Shakirah
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I love that this recipe is a healthier version of traditional chimichangas.


Sarik Mekrani
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These chimichangas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.


Keshar Bk
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I had some trouble rolling the chimichangas, but they still tasted great.


Daniel Silomba
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The chimichangas were a bit greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Jahid Sajib
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These chimichangas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Govinda Shrestha
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


Deepak Dhami
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The recipe was easy to follow and the chimichangas turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Jose Manuel
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I made these chimichangas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Sabastion Loran
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These Baja beef chimichangas were a hit with my family! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the chimichangas were crispy and delicious.


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