Fried Ground Beef Chimichangas
By
Tammy T
@ttodd4jesus
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I love Chimichangas as I love anything fried of course. Once in awhile I like to indulge myself. These are spicy but I also like spicy. Cut back on the peppers and spices if you like less spice. I found this in a cooking email submitted by ksteed on recipe 4 living. Thought I would try it and share it with anyone else who would like to try it also.
Ingredients
- 1
- med. white onion, chopped
- 1
- med. red tomato, chopped
- 1/2 c
- canned jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 2 c
- (8 oz) colby cheese, shredded
- 1 lb
- lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tsp
- chili powder
- 1/2 tsp
- ground black pepper
- 1 tsp
- garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp
- cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp
- dried oregano ( optional )
- 8
- flour tortillas
- 2 c
- vegetable oil
How to Make Fried Ground Beef Chimichangas
- 1In a medium frying pan, fry ground beef and onions on medium heat until meat is browned and onions are translucent. Drain off grease.
- 2Add tomatoes, jalapenos, chili powder, black pepper, garlic salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano-if using. Add a little water if needed. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3Put 2-3 tablespoons of mixture in the middle of each tortilla. Add 1 tablespoon of cheese on top or amount you prefer. Fold tortillas and secure with toothpicks. (Make sure to take them out before eating)
- 4Heat vegetable oil to medium-high in a large skillet. Add 2 or 3 tortillas at a time. Fry quickly until golden brown on each side.
Top with sour cream and cheese or whatever toppings you enjoy.
