Beef Chimichanga

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The chimichanga is the crispy deep fried (or pan-fried) version of the burrito. A tortilla with beans either refried or whole a selection of meat, cheese and could have rice then wrapped and fried. Often accompanied by sauces, such as tomatillo, queso, or salsa

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 2014kcal

Ingredients

4 each Tortilla 10 inch
4 oz Cheese, Pepperjack grated
12 oz. Beef, Ground Cooked seasoned with Taco Seasoning
6 oz refried beans
4 oz Rice, Spanish cooked cooled
1 cup Vegetable Oil

Instructions

Lay out a tortilla, spread 1 T. or refried beans in the center along a horizontal axis line leaving 1" at either end of the tortilla the entire time
layout 1 oz. rice, then 2 oz. drained seasoned meat, along the same line as above
spread 1oz. of cheese on top of the same line
take the ends of the tortilla that were left unfilled, fold to cover over top with your middle and index finger, roll, starting with your thumbs over the top. Once wrapped put aside for frying
Heat oil on medium heat, in skillet. Gently place filled tortilla wrap in oil, tongues work well. Let simmer in the oil for 2 - 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Check internal temperature should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Once heated serve with sauce, queso and salsa or either

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