CHIMICHANGAS

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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.

Provided by Countrywife

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, undrained
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
8 flour tortillas, warmed (10-inch)
salsa (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • 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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