CHICKEN OR BEEF CHIMICHANGAS (TEX-MEX)

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Make and share this Chicken or Beef Chimichangas (Tex-Mex) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pneuma

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 rolls, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb bacon, pieces
lard (or oil for sauteing and as needed)
1 small onion, diced
1 lb ground chicken (or beef)
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
12 flour tortillas, warmed
vegetable oil, for frying
shredded cheddar cheese (or queso Panela)
sour cream, as needed
salsa, as needed
shredded lettuce, as needed
sliced black olives, as needed

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute bacon and onions in lard for 3 minutes.
  • Lower heat & add chilies, salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer -3 minutes.
  • Add cooked & shredded chicken & tomatoes. Combine well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
  • Fold like a burrito with the ends tucked inside.
  • Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil, until mildly crispy and tan.
  • Flip and brown other side. Drain on paper towels or strainer.
  • Serve on a plate and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Garnish around the chimichanga some shredded lettuce and top lettuce with chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives,.

Neliswa Mnomiya
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These chimichangas were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Daniel Anthony
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I would not make this recipe again. It was too much work for the payoff.


Ai Abbasi
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I'm not sure what all the hype is about. These chimichangas were just okay.


Eric Hill
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These chimichangas were a waste of time. They were bland and greasy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Serenity
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chimichangas fell apart when I tried to fry them. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Yohannes Daniel
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These chimichangas were really easy to make, but they didn't turn out very crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Rakesh Rai
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Asfiya islam Kafi
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These chimichangas were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Kangatta Wamiti
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but these chimichangas were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Presly Sparkles
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These chimichangas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a hit with guests.


Sruti Islam
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with chicken, beef, and even shrimp, and it's always delicious.


samster flopped
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These chimichangas were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I will definitely be making these again.


Manikhan Roman
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I've tried many chimichanga recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is perfectly cooked, and the chimichangas are crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rihem yousfi
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I made these beef chimichangas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the chimichangas were the perfect finger food.


Hassan Fadumaahmed6
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These chicken chimichangas were a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the chimichangas were crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.