CHIMICHANGAS

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Looking for some Mexican-inspired menu fare? Check out these crispy Chimichangas! These Chimichangas are easy, cheesy & might be better than your abuela's.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Bread

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 8 slices
2 cups oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add onions, garlic, oregano and crushed pepper; cook 5 min. of until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each tortilla; top with VELVEETA. Fold in all sides of tortillas to completely enclose filling; secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 min.
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add chimichangas, 2 at a time; cook 5 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Remove and discard toothpicks. Serve chimichangas topped with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1020 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 34 g