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chimichangas

(1 rating)
Recipe by
jennifer Morgan
Lufkin, TX

Kids and Husbands Love these crispy wraps. Serve them with guacomole, pico, sour cream or salsa.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For chimichangas

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 3/4 c
    water
  • 3 c
    shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 4 oz
    chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 pkg
    egg roll wrappers (14 count)
  • 1
    egg white (slightly beaten)
  • oil for deep frying
  • salsa and additional sour cream

How To Make chimichangas

  • 1
    In a large skillet,cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink;drain.Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer,uncovered, for 5 minutes,stiring occasionally. Remove form heat; cool slightly.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the cheese,sour cream and chillies.Stir in beef mixture.Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface wih one point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filing in th center.Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling;fold in sides
  • 3
    Brush top point with remaining egg white; rollup to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling (Keep remaining wrappers covered with wax papers to avoid dying out.)
  • 4
    In a large saucepan, heat oil 1 inches to 375. Fry chimichangas for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golded brown. Serve warm with our cream and salsa
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