no fry chimmichangas
It is good for lunches for work or school.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
4-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8-10 - floured tortillas
- 2 cups left over chicken beef or pork shredded or diced
- 1 small can green chilies drained
- 1-1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- - salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
- - egg wash
- - shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes
- - sour cream, salsa
How To Make no fry chimmichangas
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Step 1In a bowl combine the chicken, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Mix in green chilies Add the cheddar and Monterey jack and mix thoroughly. Salt and pepper
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Step 2Heat a tortilla over med to med high heat. Flip and warm the tortilla until it is soft and pliable.
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Step 3Fill the tortilla with about ¼ cup or more of meat mixture. With a pastry brush, brush a little eggwash around the side of the tortilla. Fold in sides and fold in bottom part and roll into the top part. Continue with the rest of the tortillas until all the meat mixture is gone. About 6-8
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Step 4In a non stick pan add enough oil to coat the bottom. Heat on med-to med high heat. Place filled tortilla into the pan with the seam side down cook until the filled tortilla turns golden brown, flip and brown the other side. Place browned tortilla on to a aluminum foil lined baking sheet. And Continue with browning the rest of the tortillas.
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Step 5Bake tortilla in the oven for 8-10 minutes. You want a crispy looking outside. Top with sour cream and salsa Serve with shredded lettuce and tomatoes
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