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15-Minute Chimichangas

Make these Chimichangas with your leftover meat! Use chicken, pork, or beef to fill your Chimichanga, then fry or bake them up for a nice crispy tortilla.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chimichangas, use leftovers
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shredded seasoned chicken, pork, or beef
  • 1 cup chicken or beef broth if needed
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Warm up your shredded meat in a frying pan, add a cup of chicken or beef broth if your meat is a little dry. Meat should be warm and moist.
  • Grab a tortilla, place it on a hard flat surface and add about ¼ cup of shredded meat to on side of the tortilla. Add cheese and other desired fillings including rice or beans if you would like.
  • Fold one end of the tortilla over the top of the filling, then fold the sides over the top. Continue folding until the chimichanga is secure and no fillings can escape.
  • Heat a ½ inch of vegetable oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Watch it close to be sure that it doesn't get too hot. Fry your chimichanga until golden on all sides! Remove from heat and let rest.
  • Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, and any other toppings you would like!