Best Chili Cheese Chimichangas Recipes

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GREEN CHILI, CHEESE, BEEF OR CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS



Green Chili, Cheese, Beef or Chicken Chimichangas image

My family used to call this "Cha-Ching Chimi's". They're pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Hope you all enjoy, too. Correction submitted: I incorrectly posted the amount of crushed red pepper flakes. A pinch, NOT 1/4 tsp. Sorry!

Provided by NoeleenCleary

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 6 Chimi's

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups shredded beef or 2 cups chicken
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra
cheddar cheese, for garnish
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, plus extra
monterey jack cheese (to garnish)
1/3 cup green onion, chopped, including tops, plus extra
green onion, for garnish
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (I use Extra Virgin)
6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
shredded cheese
pico de gallo
chopped green onion
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º.
  • In a large bowl mix beef (or chicken), chilis, cilantro, cumin, oregano, cheeses, crushed red pepper flakes and green onions. Divide mixture into 6 portions - about ½ cup each.
  • Place one portion of the meat/cheese mixture in a line on the tortilla, leaving room to fold.
  • Fold sides over to about 1" each side - just covering filling.
  • Roll up from the bottom. Using a pasty brush, brush seam side with a little olive oil. Place seam side down on baking sheet.
  • Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  • Brush tops with remaining olive oil.
  • Bake on center rack of oven at 400º for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Garnish as desired and serve with refried beans, rice or salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.4, Fat 73.5, SaturatedFat 29.9, Cholesterol 102, Sodium 764, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 18.1

GRILLED SHREDDED BRISKET CHILI CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS



Grilled shredded brisket chili cheese chimichangas image

A tasty variation to a traditional fried chimichanga. Prep time does not include cooking the beef.

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Number Of Ingredients 4

- **braised, shredded brisket
- **canned or fresh made chili
- **large size flour tortillas
- **american cheese

Steps:

  • NOTE: You could also used a slow cooked roast. I slowed cooked my brisket flat overnight in an elec turkey roaster, then re-seasoned with cumin, granulated garlic and black pepper after shredding.
  • In a pot mix together shredded beef and chili, enough to bring it to the consistency you like and heat to combine.
  • Using heated 10 or 12" flour tortillas place american cheese on bottom, add generous amount of warm or room temp chili beef and add more american cheese on top. Fold in ends and roll, now pat down to make a flatter rectangle shape.
  • Lightly brush all side with olive oil or spray with non stick spray. Grill over med. heat until tortilla is toasted. Enjoy!!

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