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Chimichanga

A burrito deep-fried in boiling oil until golden and crispy, often filled with shredded meat and cheese. Born in northern Mexico, it is especially popular in the United States in Tex-Mex restaurants.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

561 kcal per serving

Protein
32.8 g
Carbohydrates
41 g
of which sugars
4.4 g
Fat
27.7 g
of which saturated fat
10 g
Fiber
7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the onion and pepper, chop the garlic, then sauté them for 5 minutes in a pan with a drizzle of oil.
  2. Add the shredded meat, cumin, chili powder and paprika, then cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the beans, mashing them lightly, and the cilantro.
  3. Warm the tortillas for 20 seconds in a dry pan to make them pliable.
  4. Spoon the filling into the center of each tortilla, add the cheese, fold in the sides, then roll tightly, sealing the edges.
  5. Heat the oil to 180 °C (350 °F) in a saucepan and fry the chimichangas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely golden.
  6. Drain on paper towels for 1 minute, cut in half and serve right away with the sour cream and avocado.

Variations and tips

Baked chimichanga. Brush them with oil instead of frying and bake for 15 minutes at 200 °C (400 °F).

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.