Beef Chimichangas
The filling for these excellent little deep-fried filled tortillas is cooked
in the Crock-Pot, making it tender and succulent. It cooks all day;
when you get home, just form the chimichangas and fry until crisp.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ pound beef top round steak
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Beef Stock
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup salsa
- ½ 16-ounce can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 6 8-inch flour tortillas Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut beef into 2-inch cubes and place in a 3-quart Crock-Pot along with onion, garlic, and stock.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours until beef is very tender. vegetables from stock.
- Using slotted spoon, remove beef and
- Shred meat, using 2 forks.
- In large bowl, combine shredded beef and vegetables with chili powder, salt, and salsa.
- Open can of refried beans and mash slightly.
- Spread refried beans onto each tortilla.
- Top each with about ¼ cup of beef mixture, then 1 tablespoon of cheese.
- Fold tortillas around filling, tucking in sides; use toothpicks if necessary to hold together.
- Freeze any remaining filling.
- Heat 1-inch of vegetable oil in heavy deep skillet to 375°F.
- Fry chimichangas, two at a time, for 2–4 minutes on each side, removing from oil when brown and crisp.
- Drain well on paper towels before serving. If necessary, keep warm in 250°F oven until all are cooked.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Suggestions
Serve these spicy and crisp chimichangas with sour cream,
tomatillo salsa, red tomato salsa, and fresh guacamole for
dipping. Be sure to let them cool on paper towels or kitchen
towels for at least five minutes before serving; they’r Every hot!
You can use the filling to make enchiladas or burritos too.
Serve these spicy and crisp chimichangas with sour cream,
tomatillo salsa, red tomato salsa, and fresh guacamole for
dipping. Be sure to let them cool on paper towels or kitchen
towels for at least five minutes before serving; they’r Every hot!
You can use the filling to make enchiladas or burritos too.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 398.23 kcal | Protein: 29.55 g | Fat: 14.08 g