Fried Chimichangas

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 3/4 lb. hamburger
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c. refried beans
  • 1 c. shredded Jack cheese
  • 12 tortilla shells
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • sour cream

Instructions

  1. Lightly brown hamburger; add onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook until onion is soft.
  2. Stir in salt, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and refried beans.
  3. Cook until heated through.
  4. Fold in cheese, let cool.
  5. Place 1/4 filling in center of each shell. Fold one edge over filling, then fold in sides.
  6. Starting from folded edge, roll up and secure with a toothpick (wooden).
  7. Pour oil in frying pan over medium heat.
  8. Add chimichangas and fry; turn.
  9. Cook until golden brown on all sides.
  10. Drain on paper towels.
  11. Spoon salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc. on chimis.
  12. Ready to eat.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

856 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.3g 53% DV
Total Fat 51.8g 66% DV
Carbs 91.5g 33% DV
Fiber 22.8g 82% DV
Sugar 10.3g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11447mg 100% DV
Potassium 1948.3mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 966.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 49.7mg 55% DV
Calcium 686.3mg 53% DV
Iron 25.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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