Chimichangas De Pavo

This Mexican inspired dish is my own creation and is a household favorite! We MUST have this dish at least once a week. Be warned, it's extremely tasty and addictive. We always serve this with Basic Mexican Rice Basic Mexican Rice. I suggest adding a tsp of your favorite hot sauce if you like your filling to pack a little more heat.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  flour tortillas
• 1  lb ground turkey
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
•  olive oil (for frying) or  canola oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Turn oven to 200 degrees.
2. Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven to soften and warm.
3. In a bowl, combine ground turkey with garlic, onion and spices.
4. Mix by hand until well incorporated.
5. Cook turkey mixture in skillet over medium heat until meat is done.
6. Drain off most of excess fluid.
7. Heat oil in skillet on stove on medium-low heat.
8. Remove torillas from oven and fill with about 1/4 of turkey mixture.
9. Wrap torilla envelope-style and set seam side down on platter.
10. Repeat until you have 8 burritos.
11. Take burritos and fry two at a time in skillet, about 1 to 2 minutes for each side.
12. Be sure to fry seam-side down first to keep a uniform shape.
13. Serve hot with shredded cheddar and sour cream and thoroughly enjoy!