Name: Authentic Tex-Mex Chimichangas Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Filling:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef (or shredded cooked chicken/pork); 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 cup canned refried beans; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack); *For Assembly:**; 8 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); *For Garnish (Optional):**; Sour cream; Salsa; Guacamole; Shredded lettuce

Chimichangas 🇲🇽 Mexico

A deep-fried burrito that is popular in Tex-Mex cuisine.

Fried Tex-Mex

Made with

Tortilla meat cheese beans

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