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Homemade crispy Chimichangas stacked on a serving platter.

Homemade Chimichangas Recipe

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just love authentic Mexican food? This homemade Chimichangas recipe is the perfect Mexican appetizer recipe. Filled with seasoned shredded beef, green chilies, black beans and cheese. The outside is crispy and the inside packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 708 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups Crock Pot Shredded Beef recipe
  • ¼ cup diced green chilies
  • ½ cup black beans
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • Sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo
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Instructions 

  • In a bowl mix the first 6 ingredients.
  • Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of filling down the center of a flour tortilla.
  • Fold the tortilla burrito style securing with a tooth pick.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet and fry the Chimichangas until golden.
  • Drain on a paper towel.
  • Serve with your favorite Mexican side dish or as an appetizer.
  • Makes 8-10 Chimichangas

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Serve homemade Chimichangas with sour cream, homemade Pico de Gallo and refried black beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 708kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 19gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 49gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
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