Chimichangas Deep Fried Burritos

Answer 1

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground meat, browned and
• drained 1 md Onion, chopped
• 1/2 c Red Chile sauce or enchilada
• sauce 12 Flour tortillas
• Oil for frying 2 c Cheddar cheese
• 2 c Shredded lettuce
• 2 c Chopped green onions

In a large skillet, brown meat and drain. Add onion and chile or enchilada sauce. Spoon about 3 tbsp 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.l Garnish with cheese, lettuce, and onion. Yield: 12 Chimichangas or fried burritos