Chimichanga Recipe:

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Warp stacked tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in oven 15 minutes or until hot.  To microwave, wrap a stack of tortillas lightly in paper towels and warm on high for 6 or 7 seconds per tortilla.

Step 3

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown ground beef; drain, leaving beef in the pan.  Add onion, chile or enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are transparent.

Step 4

In the center of each warm tortilla, spoon 1/6 of meat filling.  Fold tortilla, tucking in the ends to make a secure fat tube, and fasten with wooden toothpicks. NOTE:  Assemble only 2 or 3 at a time, as the tortilla will absorb liquid from the sauce.

Step 5

In a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat, add at least 4 inches of vegetable oil.  Heat oil to 375 to 400 degrees F.

Step 6

Fry the chimichangas (1 or 2 at a time), approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oil, drain, and place on serving plates.

Step 7

Top with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, green onions, and any optional ingredients that you prefer.

Step 8

Makes 6 Chimichangas.