Chimichangas
This recipe is from a southwestern cookbook sent me by Nurslinda. It is easy and delicious. Serve with a green salad and refried beans and/or Spanish rice. Oranges make a good dessert.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1
- 1tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1teaspoon ground red chili pepper
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄8teaspoon ground cloves
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 2
- 8
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DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Brown ground beef and onion. Drain excess grease.
- Add red wine vinegar, red chiles, cinnamon, cloves, green chiles, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
- Spoon 1/2 cup of the meat mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Brush the edges of the tortillas with the beaten egg to seal.
- Fold the tortillas over the meat mixture to make a square bundle.
- Brush each chimichanga with melted margarine.
- Place on non-stick cookie sheet with seam side down.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned and heated through.
- Top with salsa and sour cream (optional).
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