Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos)

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Chimichangas (Deep Fried Burritos)



1 Pound Ground meat, browned and drained
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1/2 Cup Red chile sauce or enchilada sauce
12 Flour tortillas
Oil for frying
2 Cups Cheddar cheese
2 Cups Shredded lettuce
2 Cups Chopped green onions

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In a large skillet, brown meat and drain. Add onion and chile or enchilada
sauce. Spoon about 3 tablespoon of meat filling in center of each tortilla.
Fold tortilla, tucking in ends, and fasten with wooden toothpicks. Only
assemble 2 or 3 at a time as tortilla will absorb liquid from sauce.

In a large frying pan, with 1 inch of oil over medium heat, fry folded
tortilla, turning until golden about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels
and keep warm.

Garnish with cheese, lettuce, and onion.

Yield: 12 Chimichangas or fried burritos

From: "Celebrate San Antonio - A Cookbook" by the San Antonio