Best 9 Mexican Meat Mix To Go With Chimichangas Recipes

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Chimichangas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients. A popular filling is a savory and flavorful Mexican meat mix. This meat mix typically consists of ground beef or chicken, bell peppers, onions, and a variety of spices. It can be customized to suit your own preferences, such as adding different types of beans or corn, or adjusting the level of heat. Here we will explore some of the best recipes for Mexican meat mix to go with chimichangas.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ALMOST-FAMOUS CHIMICHANGAS



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It has happened to all of us: A restaurant closes and just like that, a favorite dish is gone forever. For thousands of fans of the Tex-Mex chain Chi-Chi's, which shuttered its last 65 restaurants in 2004, that dish was the chimichanga: a big tortilla stuffed with beef, seafood or chicken, lettuce, jack cheese and salsa, and topped with a secret "zesty Mexi-sauce." We've seen endless message- board posts from fans pondering the recipe and reminiscing about that unforgettable topping. Now they can taste it again: Chefs in Food Network Kitchens re-created the old favorite from memory.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, diced (remove seeds for less heat)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt
1 small tomato, chopped, plus more for topping
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup sour cream
1 15-ounce can refried beans
4 10-inch flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus more for topping
Mexi-sauce, for topping (recipe follows)
Shredded lettuce, for topping
Mexican rice, for serving
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles (drained and rinsed)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Melt the butter with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet; transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet. Add the onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt; toast 30 seconds. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook until slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and sour cream and warm through. Remove from the heat.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with some of the butter-oil mixture. Spread 2 tablespoons refried beans down the center of each tortilla, leaving a 2-inch border on both ends. Top with 1 cup chicken mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold in the ends and roll up.
  • Put the chimichangas seam-side down on the baking sheet; brush with the butter-oil mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes per side, brushing again after you flip. Top with the sauce, more cheese, lettuce and tomato. Serve with rice and the remaining beans.
  • Saute onions and garlic cloves in a skillet with vegetable oil. Add a pinch each of chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt; cook 30 seconds. Stir in green chiles; cook 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and simmer until thickened, then puree. Stir in cilantro.

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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The family requests this all the time. It is easy for my husband to make when I have to work late. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream.

Provided by Linda Peterson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup margarine
6 (7 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
  • Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 503.6 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

GROUND BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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Make and share this Ground Beef Chimichangas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by daisygrl64

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 burrito-size flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*F.
  • Brown ground beef, and drain well.
  • Stir in onion and saute
  • Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, garlic, black pepper and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
  • remove from heat and add cheese.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture along one edge of tortilla.
  • Fold edge of tortilla to cover the meat.
  • Fold in both sides and roll and secure
  • spray a 13x9 glass oven dish with Pam cooking spray.
  • place in oven and bake until tortillas turn golden, 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve:.
  • topped with shredded cheese, chili, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes , green onions or whatever you desire.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 1247.5, Carbohydrate 76.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 30.9

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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My husband loves this beef chimichanga recipe! I often double the recipe and freeze the chimichangas individually to take out as needed. I serve them with shredded lettuce and sour cream. -Schelby Thompson, Camden Wyoming, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 can (4 ounces) chopped jalapeno peppers
Oil for deep-fat frying
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, onion, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic and cumin. , Spoon about 1/3 cup of beef mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold edge nearest filling up and over to cover. Fold in both sides and roll up. Fasten with toothpicks. In a large saucepan, combine the chilies, peppers and remaining tomato sauce; heat through., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the chimichangas for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Fat 41g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BEEF AND BEAN CHIMICHANGAS



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This is an awesome recipe, if you like Mexican food! These tasty beef and bean treats are baked instead of fried.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup diced green bell pepper
1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
2 cups taco sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
8 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
shredded lettuce
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease, and add the onion, bell pepper, and corn. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the taco sauce, and season with chili powder, garlic salt and cumin, stirring until blended. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Open the can of beans, and spread a thin layer of beans onto each of the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture down the center, and then top with as much shredded cheese as you like. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam-side down onto a baking sheet. Brush the tortillas with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.3 calories, Carbohydrate 83.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1855 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MEXICAN MEAT MIX (TO GO WITH CHIMICHANGAS)



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This Meat Mix is out of the "Make a Mix Cookery" That I got from my mother. And is part of my most asked for recipe.

Provided by deb elshoff

Categories     Meat

Time 13h30m

Yield 9 cups of mix approximately, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs beef roast (or combination of beef and pork roasts)
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3 onions, chopped
1 (1 ounce) can of chopped green chili
1 (2 ounce) can green chili salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons flour
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Place roasts in a large roasting pan or Dutch Oven.
  • Do not add salt or water.
  • Cover with a tight lid and roast about 12 hours, until well done or cook roasts with 1 cup of water in pressure cooker 35 to 40 minutes.
  • (Crockpots work as well) Drain meat, reserving the juices.
  • Cool meat, then remove bones and fat and set aside.
  • Melt shortening in a large skillet.
  • Add onions and green chilies.
  • Saute 1 minutes.
  • Add green chili salsa, garlic powder, flour, salt and cumin.
  • Cook 1 minute over medium-low heat.
  • Stir in reserved meat juices and shredded meat.
  • Cook 5 minutes until thick.
  • Cool.
  • Put about 3 cups mix into three 1-quart freezer containers,.
  • leaving 1/2 inch space at top.
  • Seal and label containers.
  • Freeze and use within 6 months.

CHIMICHANGA



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Another regional favorite with a Hispanic heritage, the chimichanga is the pride of Southern Arizona, in the heart of the southwestern cattle country that has produced some of our most distinctive beef dishes. Deep-fried and decked out with toppings, it's a souped-up burrito chockfull of chuck, vegetables and mild chile. For a colorful fiesta spread, serve chimichangas with Mexican Rice, Watermelon Ice and Orange Sangaree.

Provided by Food Network

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3-pound boneless shoulder chuck roast
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
1/4 cup bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup beef stock
2 small tomatoes, preferably Italian plum, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted mild green chiles, such as New Mexican, preferably fresh or frozen, seeded
4 thin 10- to 12-inch flour tortillas, warmed
Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Grated Monterey Jack, asadero, or mild Cheddar cheese, or a combination
Sour cream, chopped tomato, and sliced scallions
Pico de Gallo (page 77) or other favorite salsa

Steps:

  • Rub the roast with salt and pepper.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides. Reduce the heat to low, scatter half of the onion and half of the garlic over and around the meat. Pour the beef stock over it. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the roast is very tender. Let the meat sit in the cooking liquid until cool enough to handle. Drain the meat, reserving the cooking liquid. Shred the meat into bite-size pieces with your fingers or in several small batches in a food processor.
  • Warm the remaining 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute the remaining onion and garlic in the fat until the onion softens. Add the meat and saute until well-browned, about 10 minutes. Scrape the meat up from the bottom every few minutes, getting it crusty in some spots. Pour the reserved cooking liquid into the pan and add the tomatoes and chiles. Cook for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. The meat should remain moist but not juicy. Adjust the seasoning if you wish. (The meat can be made ahead to this point and refrigerated, covered, for up to several days. Warm the meat before proceeding.)
  • You'll need about 5 cups of the shredded meat mixture for the chimichangas. Spoon it evenly over the tortillas. Roll up each tortilla, tucking in the ends to make a secure fat tube that resembles an overgrown Chinese egg roll. Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
  • Shortly before you plan to eat the chimichangas, warm at least 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pan to 375 degrees F. Fry the chimichangas one or two at a time until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the chimis to fry them evenly. Drain them and arrange on serving plates. Top with cheese, sour cream, tomato, scallions and salsa. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN MEAT MIX



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Make and share this Mexican Meat Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Salt Lake Meal Swap

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 10h

Yield 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lbs beef roast or 5 lbs pork roast
3 onions, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (7 ounce) can green chili salsa
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons flour
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place roast in large roasting pan or dutch oven. Do not add salt or water. Cover with tight lid and roast 8 to 10 hours until well done. Or cook with 1 cup water in pressure cooker for 35 to 40 minuets. Drain meat reserving juices. Cool meat, then remove bones. Shred meat and set aside.
  • Spray large skillet with Vegetable cooking spray. Saute onions and green chillies for 1 minute. Add Green Chillie salsa, Garlic Powder, flour, salt and cumin. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute. Stir in reserved meat and meat juices. Cook minuets until thickened. Cool.
  • Put about 3 cups mix into three one quart freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top. Seal and label containers with date and contents. Freeze. Use withing about 6 months. Makes about 9 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 683.4, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 173.9, Sodium 1329.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 47.7

CHIMICHANGAS



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Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of the chimichanga (fried "burro", as we call them, stuffed with meat, onions and chiles). I've combined several recipes into this one, and it's fairly authentic. -Laura Towns, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup bacon grease
2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef, pork or chicken
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 large peeled boiled potato, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
12 large flour tortillas, warmed
Vegetable oil
Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potatoes until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 862mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Brown the beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
  • Drain off any excess fat from the beef and sausage.
  • Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the Mexican meat mix with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as chimichangas, tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.

Conclusion:

This Mexican meat mix is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be used in a variety of Mexican dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Mexican meat mix a try.

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