Today I decided to answer some of your comments from the last How To Make Chimichangas video while make cheesy beef chimichangas. I also added refried beans in the mix, but that is optional. You can also garnish and dress your chimichangas with the salsa, sour cream, extra cheese or any fresh ingredients you like. We prefer to dip and enjoy the crunchy texture.

CHEESY CHICKEN CHIMICHANGAS
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INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean ground beef (I used a 90/10 lean meat to fat ratio)
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups pintos beans (optional)
1 TBSP lard (for refried beans)
8 large burrito sized flour tortillas
oil for frying

-In a preheated skillet add 1 TBSP oil, onions, a pinch of salt and saute until onions are golden brown and translucent
-Next add ground beef, seasonings, spices and brown, then set aside to cool
-If you are using beans, in a preheated skillet add 1 TBSp lard or oil, add 2 cups pinto beans, heat and mash until they are a thick paste
-set refried beans aside to cool and stiffen
-To assemble take 1 large flour tortilla, add refried beans, ground beef and cheese to the center
-fold in two sides, then roll over once, slightly pull the roll back to tighten, then complete the roll
-be sure to tuck and roll tightly for a better fry or bake

IF YOU ARE FRYING
-you will preheat fry oil to at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit
-a shallow fry works best
-place chimichanga seam side down and hold in place for thirty seconds then continue to fry on both sides until exterior is a deep golden brown color, then place on a wire rack

IF YOU ARE BAKING
-place chimichangas seam side down on a baking sheet
-preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20 to 25 minutes

Garnish with your favorite salsas, sauces, sour cream and fresh ingredients



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