Chimichangas
"Though still debated, Tucson is generally credited as the original home of the chimichanga (fried "burro", as we call them, stuffed with meat, onions and chilies). I've combined several recipes into this one, and it's fairly authentic. —Laura Towns, Glendale, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup bacon grease
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2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef, pork or chicken
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
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1 large peeled boiled potato, diced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder or to taste
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2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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12 large flour tortillas, warmed
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Vegetable oil
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Optional Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives
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