Beef Or Chicken Chimichangas Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound grnd beef, browned and liquid removed or possibly 2 c. chicken, diced
- 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 c. onions, minced
- Salsa
- 2 c. lettuce, shredded
- Unbaked tortillas
Directions
- Spoon about 1/3 c. filling down center of each tortilla. Top each with about 2 Tbsp. cheese. Mix in the 2 sides envelope fashion. Roll up each tortilla, starting from one of the short sides. Secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Fry filled tortillas in a deep heavy skillet about 1 minute on each side or possibly till crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. Keep hot in a 300 degree oven while frying remaining ones. Remove toothpicks. Serve on lettuce mix with salsa, lowfat sour cream, and/or possibly guacamole dip.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 114g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 262 | |
| Calories from Fat 162 | 62% |
| Total Fat 18.17g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 8.68g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium 269mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 6.01g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.77g | 1% |
| Protein 18.0g | 29% |
