Shredded Beef Chimichangas
Prep: 3 hours
Cook: 20 mins
Servings: 18
Yield: 12 Burritos
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- Lean Beef Cubes(4-5 lbs)5lbs
- Salsa or Picante Sauce(medium size jars)2jars
Assembly
- Tortillas1812-inch
- Vegetable Oil(for frying)
- Toppings(Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream)
Kitchen Helpers
Deep fried burritos filled with shredded beef and salsa.
Instructions
- Place beef in a large pot of water over low heat.
- Cook 2-3 hours partially covered until done. May need to add more water during this process.
- Drain the pot. Shred the beef with a fork. Remove any excess fat.
- Put beef back into the same pot.
- Pour the salsa into the pot.
- On low heat saute the mixture until well blended.
- Spoon shredded beef filling into the center of the tortilla that is at room temperature.
- Fold ends over filling, then fold sides to center.
- Fry the Chimichangas in a frying pan with vegetable oil at low to medium heat. At least 4 should be able to fit into a pan at the same time.
- Fry until golden brown then turn over.
- When finished, absorb in paper towels.
- Serve topped with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa.