Though the origin of this beloved deep-fried burrito is hotly debated, historians generally concede that the chimichanga was born in Tucson, Arizona sometime between the 1920's and 1950's, influenced by neighboring across-the-border Mexican state, Sonora. Whether it was a burrito accidentally dropped in the fryer, or the product of intentional Tex-Mex reinvention, the chimichanga is as fun to eat as it is to pronounce - so grab your napkins (or bibs). We like cutting them open and serving with salsa and guacamole in the middle.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
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Shinice Austin
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these chimichangas. They are easy to make, and they are always a hit with my family and friends.
Ramon Contreras
[email protected]These chimichangas were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious, and my family loved them.
Ena Yet
[email protected]I thought these chimichangas were just okay. The pork was a bit dry, and the chimichangas were not as crispy as I would have liked.
Suny Roy
[email protected]These chimichangas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best chimichangas he's ever had.
Ziddi Jutt
[email protected]I was really impressed with these chimichangas. They were easy to make, and they turned out so well. The pork was perfectly cooked, and the chimichangas were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Richard Sanford, Jr.
[email protected]These chimichangas were delicious! The pork was tender and juicy, and the chimichangas were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ramon Trevino
[email protected]I love these chimichangas! They are so easy to make, and they are always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up leftover pork, and the flavors are incredible.
Uduak Emmanuel
[email protected]These chimichangas were so easy to make, and they turned out so well! The pork was perfectly cooked, and the chimichangas were crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these chimichangas because I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the chimichangas were crispy and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sariah Bowles
[email protected]I've made these chimichangas several times, and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the chimichangas are always crispy and delicious.
Insha Saleem
[email protected]These chimichangas were a hit with my family! I loved that I could use up leftover pork, and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making these again.