Quick And Easy Chimichangas Recipes

BEEF CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, about 8 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Stir in sour cream, chilies, and vinegar until well mixed. Remove from heat, and mix in the Cheddar cheese.
• Melt margarine in a small skillet over low heat. When melted, dip each tortilla into the margarine for about 30 seconds, or until soft. Place the softened tortilla onto a baking sheet, and fill with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Fold the right and left sides of the tortilla over the filling, then the top and bottom, making an envelope that completely encloses the filling. Flip the tortilla seam side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the tortilla is crisp, about 15 minutes.

QUICK AND EASY CHIMICHANGA'S

Steps:

• If you cook a roast or steak just for this purpose, a crock pot is the best way to go. I will put one or two roasts (or steaks depending on what's on sale) in mine, fill it with water covering the roast, add cumin, garlic and onion, and put on low heat and cook over night.
• This will also give you a large amount of beef stock-a two for one! If you do cook it over night, you may need to re-season before serving.
• Place shredded beef and chili in skillet or pot. You only want enough chili to "coat" the beef, and drain off any excess liquid before combining the two.
• Mix together well and heat for about 20 minutes to distribute the flavor of the chili to the beef.
• Heat the tortillas in the micro for about 1-2 minutes, depending on how many you are using. You want them to be pliable so when you roll them they do not crack or break.
• Place cheese in center of tortilla. You can use as much or little as desired.
• Place about 3 tbs. of chili beef in center. You could always add chopped onions, tomatoes and/or jalapenos at this point. Be sure to leave about 2" on each side of the tortilla so you can fold in the sides.
• Fold over both sides and roll the tortilla up. Place seam side down on a tray.
• Heat about 2" of oil in cast iron or heavy skillet, heat to med. high, or frying temp.
• Place chimi seam side down in oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes. With tongs, turn over and fry other side. If you don't have enough oil to halfway submerge your chimi, lay on each side to fry.
• Serve with red or green salsa, sour cream or additional cheese.
• These wrap great in foil and are easy to take on the road

EASY CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat a frying pan with about 1/2" cooking oil to medium high heat.
• Lay out the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the rice and beans evenly among them.
• In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken, salsa, and spices, then add evenly to the tortillas.
• Top each tortilla with shredded cheese, then roll up, folding in the edges as you go.
• Add the chimichangas to the hot oil, cooking 2-3 at a time. Turn after the bottom is browned, about 2-3 minutes.
• Cook until fully browned, then place on paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Brown meat with onion and garlic; drain.
• Stir in picante sauce, cumin, oregano and salt; simmer 5 minutes or until most of liquid has absorbed.
• Brush 1 side of tortillas with butter; spoon heaping 1/3 cup meat mixture onto center of unbuttered sides.
• Fold 2 sides over filling; fold ends down.
• Place seam side down in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven about 13 minutes or until golden brown.
• To serve, top with sour cream, guacamole and additional picante sauce.

4-BERRY CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Put the cream cheese and preserves in a small bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Lay out the tortillas and place a quarter of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each, spreading the mixture out so there is a 3/4-inch border around the edge. Fold in 2 of the opposite sides of each tortilla and roll to form a small burrito. Set aside.
• Combine the sugar and lime zest on a small plate.
• Heat 1 inch of the vegetable oil in a large skillet to 325 degrees F. Carefully fry the chimichangas until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and toss in the lime sugar.
• Serve immediately, topped with the berries and whipped cream. Accompany with some extra preserves on the side.

BAKED CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. In a nonstick skillet, simmer the chicken, salsa, onion, cumin and oregano until ingredients are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated. , Place 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. , Place seam side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the broth, bouillon and pepper. Cook until bouillon is dissolved. In a small bowl, combine flour and half-and-half until smooth; gradually stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in chiles; cook until heated through. Serve with chimichangas.

CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat, add the chicken thigh fillets and fry for 6-8 mins each side until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside. Add another tbsp oil to the pan, then the onion and red pepper and cook until softened, about 5 mins.
• Shred or cut chicken into small pieces and put in a bowl with the cooked onions and peppers, chillies, cheese and spices, season and mix well.
• Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan for a few seconds on each side to make them a little more pliable, or heat in a microwave. Spoon a layer of the beans, if using, into the centre of each tortilla, then spoon some of the chicken mixture on top. Repeat so all the wraps and filling are used up.
• Roll-up the chimichangas - fold the bottom over the filling, fold the sides in, then roll away from you so all the filling is sealed in.
• To bake, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the chimichangas on an oiled baking sheet and brush lightly with more oil. Bake until golden, about 20-25 mins. Or to fry them, heat a heavy-based frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the 60ml oil to the pan and place the chimichangas seam-side down. Turn gently every few seconds until lightly golden on all sides and the filling has heated through.
• While they cook, warm the enchilada sauce in a small pan, then spoon some enchilada sauce on a plate, lay the chimichanga on top, and top with soured cream, a little more cheese and some coriander.Nutrition (fried):Kcal 425; fat 24g; saturates 6g; carbs 27g; sugars 5g; fibre 3g; protein 23g; salt 1.85g

BAKED CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine chicken, 3/4 cup picante sauce, cheese, 1/4 cup onions, cumin and oregano. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Brush with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, broil until browned, 1 minute. Top with remaining picante sauce and onions. If desired, serve with sour cream., Freeze option: Cool baked chimichangas; wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.