Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos) Recipe

Name: Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos)
Ingredients: 1 lb Grnd meat, browned and liquid removed; 1 med Onion, minced; 1/2 c. Red chile sauce or possibly enchilada sauce; 12 x Flour tortillas Oil for frying; 2 c. Cheddar cheese; 2 c. Shredded lettuce; 2 c. Minced green onions

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Servings: 6

Ingredients

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1 lb Grnd meat, browned and liquid removed
1 med Onion, minced
1/2 c. Red chile sauce or possibly enchilada sauce
12 x Flour tortillas Oil for frying
2 c. Cheddar cheese
2 c. Shredded lettuce
2 c. Minced green onions

Directions

In a large skillet, brown meat and drain. Add in onion and chile or possibly enchilada sauce. Spoon about 3 tbsp of meat filling in center of each tortilla. Fold tortilla, tucking in ends, and fasten with wooden toothpicks. Only assemble 2 or possibly 3 at a time as tortilla will absorb liquid from sauce. In a large frying pan, with 1 inch of oil over medium heat, fry folded tortilla, turning till golden brown about 1 to 2 min. Drain on paper towels and keep hot.l Garnish with cheese, lettuce, and onion.
Yield: 12 Chimichangas or possibly fried burritos

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Amount Per Serving	%DV
Serving Size 118g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 198
Calories from Fat 130	66%
Total Fat 14.82g	19%
Saturated Fat 9.32g	37%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 400mg	17%
Potassium 194mg	6%
Total Carbs 4.77g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	4%
Sugars 1.73g	1%
Protein 12.06g	19%

Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos) Recipe

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