Sizzling Mexican Chimichangas
These crispy, golden chimichangas are deep-fried to perfection and loaded with seasoned meat filling. Served over fresh lettuce and topped with green chili salsa, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream, they're the ideal comfort food that transforms ordinary ingredients into restaurant-quality Mexican fare.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 520kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 3 cups seasoned ground beef or whatever you have
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Shredded lettuce
- 1 7 ounce can green chili salsa
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1/2 pint sour cream
- 6 ripe olives for garnish
Instructions
- Warm tortillas in oven for about 5 minutes.
- Heat meat mix in a small saucepan until warmed through.
- Heat 1/2 inch deep oil to 400°F (205°C) in a large skillet.
- Spread about 1/2 cup meat mix over lower third of each tortilla.
- Fold the bottom edges of each tortilla over the filling.
- Fold both sides toward the center and roll into a cylinder.
- Secure rolled tortillas with a toothpick if needed.
- Fry 2 chimichangas at a time in hot oil for about 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot over a layer of shredded lettuce.
- Top with green chili salsa, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
- Garnish with an olive.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 400°F for peak crispiness
- Can substitute chicken, beef, or bean filling for the meat mix
- Assembled chimichangas can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before frying
- For a healthier option, brush with oil and bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, turning once
- Make sure tortillas are at room temperature to prevent cracking when rolling
- Double-frying method works well: fry once for 1 minute, rest, then fry again for final crispiness
- Leftover chimichangas can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1240mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g