Shredded Beef Chimichangas

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Usually deep fried, chimichangas can also be oven-fried with less mess, fuss, and fat. Use the filling in burritos as well. You may also deep fry, if desired.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 ½ cups beef broth

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 4 (8 inch) flour tortilla

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 cup salsa

  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • ½ cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Place beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Pour in water. Cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and cook until liquid has evaporated, and beef is well browned, about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, red wine vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Pour over beef. Cover, and cook until meat is very tender, and pulls apart easily, about 2 hours. Allow to cool, then shred and mix with pan juices.

  2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  3. Brush both sides of each tortilla with melted butter. Spoon shredded beef filling down center of each tortilla. Fold ends over filling, then fold sides to center to make a packet. Place chimichangas, seam side down, in a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

714 Calories
47g Fat
36g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 714
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 60%
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 1176mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 4mg 21%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 690mg 15%

* 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.

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