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Crispy Tucson Chimichanga
excellent recipe, i used shredded beef and added sourcream and cilantro, GREAT, it deserved a photo, this is my photo, not my recipe, CCheryl photo by CCheryl Give a medal for this photo

Crispy Tucson Chimichanga

Recipes »  Main Dish  »  Tacos, Burritos and Enchiladas

Got this from Crisco. This is great, my wife loves it.

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Beef

(5, 1) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Ingredients

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6
1 poundground beef; or ground turkey
1 mediumOnion; chopped
2 clovesgarlic; miced
1 14.5-oz canwhole tomatoes; drained, cut up
1/3 cupsalsa
1 1/2 teaspoonschili powder; (up to 2 teaspoons)
1/2 teaspoondried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1/8 teaspoonCayenne
1 cuprefried beans
CRISCO; Oil for deep frying
6 8-inchflour tortillas
3/4 cupMonterey Jack cheese; shredded

Crispy Tucson Chimichanga Preparation

Brown ground meat, onion and garlic in electric skillet at 365F or in large heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Drain. Stir in tomatoes, 1/3 cup salsa, chili powder, thyme, salt and cayenne. Simmer at 300F or on medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in refried beans.

Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco Oil to 365F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.

Place 1/2 cup beef mixture in center of each tortilla. Fold opposite sides of tortilla to center over beef mixture. Fold ends toward center. Secure with wooden toothpick.

Fry 1 or 2 at a time in oil heated to 365F. Fry 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons cheese. Serve immediately with salsa, if desired.

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  • excellent recipe, i used shredded beef and added sourcream and cilantro, GREAT, it deserved a photo, this is my photo, not my recipe, CCheryl photo by CCheryl CCheryl

Calories Per Serving: 654
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Tags

  1. Fry
  2. Supper
  3. Stove Top
  4. Main Dish
  5. Mexican
  6. Beef
  7. Dinner
  8. Winter
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