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Cheesesteak Chimichanga

Name: Cheesesteak Chimichanga
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup sliced green bell pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 1 pound shredded cooked beef; 2 cups canola oil for frying, or as needed; 4 large flour tortillas; 4 slices Swiss cheese, halved

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This dish combines two great favorites. It's a chimichanga with a delicious cheesesteak filling on the inside. Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping.

Recipe by Liz

Published on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 pound shredded cooked beef
2 cups canola oil for frying, or as needed
4 large flour tortillas
4 slices Swiss cheese, halved

Directions

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir bell pepper and onion in hot butter until onion is translucent and pepper is tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef; cook and stir until the beef is hot, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
Pour enough canola oil into a saucepan to reach about 1 inch deep; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Arrange tortillas on a flat surface; place halves of cheese slices end to end lengthwise onto each tortilla. Layer an equal amount of steak mixture atop each cheese slice. Roll tortilla around filling as you would a burrito, with the sides tucked in to close the ends, forming chimichangas.
Cook chimichangas in the hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.

Cook's Notes:

Be sure the oil is properly heated so the tortillas will brown without soaking up excess oil. Or brush the tortillas with a small amount of butter and bake in the oven at 375 for about 5 minutes per side, until browned and crisp.

Alternative cooking method: If you prefer to not fry the chimichangas, brush the tortillas with a small amount of melted butter and bake at 375 until browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

588	Calories
32g	Fat
46g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 588
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 11g	57%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 614mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 21mg	103%
Calcium 340mg	26%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 382mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.