Chimichangas | Reader's Digest Canada

Chimichangas | Reader's Digest Canada

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"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 chiles). I've combined several recipes into...

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup bacon grease
  • 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked beef (pork or chicken)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cans chopped green chiles (4 ounces each)
  • 1 large peeled boiled potato (diced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1-1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp to 2chili powder or to taste
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
  • 12 large flour tortillas (warmed)
  • Vegetable oil
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • sour cream
  • guacamole
  • salsa
  • shredded lettuce
  • chopped tomatoes
  • sliced ripe olives

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