Chimichangas

An homage to Mrs. Flores and my fellow alumni at Notre Dame High School in Downtown San Jose.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 packet of Lawry’s Taco Seasoning (1/2 ounce)

1tablespoon olive oil

2 large flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon water

2-3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef, stir until brown. Do not drain.

3. Add Lawry’s Taco Seasoning. Mix well and set aside.

4. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.

5. Warm tortilla, place on flat surface, lightly brush edges with cornstarch/water mixture.

6. Add meat mixture slightly below center of each tortilla. Add cheese.

7. Fold bottom edge over filling. Fold sides in, then roll into a cylinder. If necessary, brush more cornstarch/water mixture to help seal edges.

8. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and cover with a towel until ready to fry.

9. Heat vegetable oil to 325°F and fry until golden brown and crisp. 

10. Place on a wire rack and cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

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Chimichangas

Yield: 2

Author: Dink Cuisine

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

An homage to Mrs. Flores and my fellow alumni at Notre Dame High School in Downtown San Jose.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 packet of Lawry’s Taco Seasoning (1/2 ounce)
• 1tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon water
• 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef, stir until brown (about 10 minutes). Do not drain.
3. Add Lawry’s Taco Seasoning. Mix well and set aside.
4. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
5. Warm tortilla, place on flat surface, lightly brush edges with cornstarch/water mixture.
6. Add meat mixture slightly below center of each tortilla. Add cheese.
7. Fold bottom edge over filling. Fold sides in, then roll into a cylinder. If necessary, brush more cornstarch/water mixture to help seal edges.
8. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet and cover with a towel until ready to fry.
9. Heat vegetable oil to 325°F and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
10. Place on a wire rack and cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

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