Best 7 Shredded Beef Or Pork Chimichangas Recipes

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Chimichangas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings, including shredded beef or pork. The perfect chimichanga is crispy on the outside and tender and flavorful on the inside. To make the best shredded beef or pork chimichangas, you will need to choose the right ingredients and follow a few simple steps. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the perfect shredded beef or pork chimichangas, as well as some tips for troubleshooting common problems.

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PORK CHIMICHANGAS



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Once upon a time in Tucson, Arizona (somewhere between the 1920's and 1950's) a burrito was dropped into a fryer, giving birth to the beloved chimichanga. Perhaps it was an accident or this Tex-Mex reinvention was intentional. Either way, we're happy our version with braised pork, homemade green sauce and Cheddar exists.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for deep-frying
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into rough 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
6 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 12-ounce bottle pilsner-style beer, such as Corona
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
8 ounces tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and quartered (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup whole raw almonds
3 canned chipotles in adobo sauce
1 small red onion, quartered
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro with tenders stems (about 1 cup packed)
Six 12-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded yellow Cheddar
Guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork, coriander, cumin, garlic and salt and pepper, and cook, turning as needed, until the pork is brown, about 15 minutes. Pour in 8 ounces of the beer and the vinegar, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover and braise over medium-low heat until the pork is fork tender and the liquid just covers the bottom of the pot, about 45 minutes. Remove the pork, keeping the remaining braising juices in the pot. Let cool and shred. Add the pork back into the pot and set aside.
  • Combine the tomatillos, almonds, chipotles, onion, cilantro, the remaining 4 ounces beer and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  • Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium heat and add the tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from burning, until reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Take care, the sauce will splatter as it cooks. Pour the green sauce into the pork and toss to combine.
  • Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot with about 4 inches of oil, attach a deep fat fry thermometer and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Lay a tortilla out on a work surface. Put 1/4 cup of the cheese across the center of the tortilla. Top with about 3/4 cup of the pork and spread evenly. Roll into burritos by folding the bottom half of the tortilla over the pork and cheese filling, and then folding the 2 sides in. Roll up and secure with 2 toothpicks. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese and pork.
  • Fry the burritos in batches, turning as needed, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the toothpicks and serve the chimichangas with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream.

SHREDDED BEEF OR PORK CHIMICHANGAS



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This is the one recipe everybody asks me for. This recipe is an all day project. It is well worth the effort. If you have a large freezer, you'd probably fill it up with these. The kids can eat these when they come home from school, a quick dinner when you don't feel like cooking, etc. When I tripled this recipe I started at 10am and finished around 6pm. I made about 60 of these. I roll up the sleeves and make these about twice a year. There is always a family gathering on the night they come out fresh. Bet you can't eat just one!

Provided by Chef Booshman

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 4h30m

Yield 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs beef (cheap roast kind, or pork shoulder) or 3 lbs pork (cheap roast kind, or pork shoulder)
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 -8 garlic cloves, pressed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
water
20 flour tortillas, 9-inch (dinner plate size)
1 lb monterey jack cheese or 1 lb cheddar cheese
canola oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cut meat into large chunks (3-4") and place in cooking pot. cover with water. Add all ingredients except for last three items.
  • Bring to a boil then cover and cook on medium hear for at least two hours.
  • After 2 hours, bring back to full boil with lid removed.
  • While evaporating water, remove several pieces for pot and shred using two forks. When only +/- 1/2" of goop is left in the pot, remove from heat and return shredded meat back to the pot and blend with remaining slurry.
  • Open a package of tortillas and place in microwave with a wet paper towel placed on top. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  • Place a tortilla on plate and spoon 1-2 Tblspn of meat at bottom of tortilla. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, chopped onion(optional) and roll up burrito style.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas until all the meat is used up.
  • In large skillet, heat up 1-1/2" depth of oil to approximately 350 degrees. (If you put too much oil in the skillet or if it gets too hot, the chimis will begin to unravel). Cook until browned on each side (about 3 minutes). Drain on paper toweling.
  • Eat'em while they're warm -- freeze the rest.
  • Reheat frozen ones in the microwave on high for three minutes or place on rack in a preheated 450 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Serve with chopped tomato, lettuce, cheese, sour cream (stuff you'd put on a taco).

SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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Usually deep fried, chimichangas can also be oven-fried with less mess, fuss, and fat. Use the filling in burritos as well. You may also deep fry, if desired.

Provided by VARISSUL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 (8 inch) flour tortilla
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup salsa
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in water. Cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and cook until liquid has evaporated, and beef is well browned, about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, red wine vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Pour over beef. Cover, and cook until meat is very tender, and pulls apart easily, about 2 hours. Allow to cool, then shred and mix with pan juices.
  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Spoon shredded beef filling down center of each tortilla. Fold ends over filling, then fold sides to center to make a packet. Place chimichangas, seam side down, in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 46.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 1176.2 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

BAKED PORK CHIMICHANGAS



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Lean shredded pork and pinto beans combine with south-of-the-border ingredients like green chiles and picante sauce in these from-scratch chimichangas. Because my recipe makes a lot, I can freeze some for those nights when I don't feel like cooking. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup chili powder
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
30 flour tortillas (6 inches)
4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups picante sauce
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Place beans in a stockpot; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast in a Dutch oven. In a large bowl, combine the chiles, onion, chili powder and beans. Spoon over roast. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Stir in broth; cover and bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 30-45 minutes longer. Remove meat; let stand 10 minutes., Shred meat with 2 forks; set aside. Mash bean mixture; stir in shredded pork. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon picante sauce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam sides down on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over tops. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen chimichangas: Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED SHREDDED BEEF CHIMICHANGAS RECIPE



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Chimichangas have got to be in my top favorite foods. They are so full of flavor and texture, and everything you could ever want in a food.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups shredded beef (cooked)
1¼ cups green salsa verde (mild)
16 ounces refried beans (1 can)
8 flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tomatoes (diced)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup guacamole
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl add the cooked beef, salsa verde, and refried beans. Stir together.
  • Spread 1/2 cup filling down the center of the tortilla. Fold each tortilla into a rectangular packet around the filling and place folded side down in a 9 x 13 inch dish.
  • Spray each tortilla generously with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then turn over and cook for another 15 minutes.
  • Top with cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1211 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CROCK POT SHREDDED BEEF FOR CHIMICHANGAS



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I cooked Recipe #28148 and loved it. But...I have a father who is allergic to chicken. So I wanted to keep along the same lines of the chicken recipe, but make it beef. So one day I threw this together in a crock pot and it came out great. This meat can be used for tacos, enchiladas, etc as well. If you are wanting great baked beef chimichangas, please take this meat, and then follow Recipe #28148 remaining directions. (Including the other ingredients: oregano, cumin, cheese and green onions) It turns out tasty! Hope you like it as much as my family does.

Provided by Bittersweetened

Categories     Meat

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 Chimichangas, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 -2 lb boneless beef chuck roast
1 medium diced onion
1 cup beef broth
10 ounces diced tomatoes with lime and cilantro

Steps:

  • Place meat, diced onions, Rotel and beef broth in crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • When meat is cook, shred it.
  • If continuing on to make chimichangas, follow recipe #28148.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 211, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 21.6

FAVORITE BEEF CHIMICHANGAS



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Feeding a hungry crowd? Turn to these mouthwatering chimichangas, which feature slow-roasted beef and melted cheese inside a crispy tortilla. Everyone will want the recipe!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 pounds)
2 cups chopped peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt with parsley
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
16 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup canola oil
Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa or sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Arrange potatoes around the roast; pour water over potatoes. Drizzle meat with soy sauce. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Top with green chilies. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is very tender., Remove roast to a platter. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Combine flour and taco seasoning; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until juices are thickened., To assemble chimichangas, using a slotted spoon, spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture off-center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up., In a large skillet, fry chimichangas, folded side down, in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your chimi.
  • Cook the beef or pork until it is tender: This will ensure that the meat is easy to shred and that the chimis are not dry.
  • Use a variety of fillings: Don't just stick to beef or pork. Try using chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
  • Don't overfill the chimis: If you do, they will be difficult to roll and seal.
  • Cook the chimis until they are golden brown: This will give them a crispy outer shell and a tender, juicy interior.
  • Serve the chimis with your favorite toppings: Shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole are all popular choices.

Conclusion:

Shredded beef or pork chimis are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a party. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these chimis at home. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give shredded beef or pork chimis a try. You won't be disappointed!

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