chi chi's beef chimichangas
A frequent family request this is based on a favorite dish served years ago at Chi Chi's Mexican restaurants. Somewhat time consuming to make they are delicious!
prep time
45 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 large servings
Ingredients
- 16-24 ounces ground beef
- 1 package chi chi's restaurante fiesta seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 6-8 - 12 inch flour tortillas
- - oil for frying
- 2- 8 ounce cans diced green chiles
- 1-1/2 teaspoon beef or chicken bouillon
- 2-3 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
How To Make chi chi's beef chimichangas
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Step 1In a saucepan mix the sauce ingredients (excluding the cornstarch and water). Bring to a boil, lower the heat and continue to simmer stirring occasionaly while you complete the recipe. It should end up reduced to about half. Once reduced stir in the cornstarch mixed with the water. Cook until thickened and set aside.
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Step 2Brown the ground beef, drain, and stir in the Fiesta Restaurante seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Step 3Divide the meat evenly on the tortillas (1/3 of the way down the tortilla) do the same with the cheese.
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Step 4Roll the tortilla (starting at the end with the meat/cheese) after rolling once, fold in the ends and finish rolling. To hold it together you may need to use toothpicks or a flour and water mixture to seal them.
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Step 5Fry until golden brown.
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Step 6Serve with sauce over the top, garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onions. I usually serve this with some shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes or refried beans.
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