CHIMICHANGA: A chimichanga is simply a deep-fried burrito. A specialty
of the American Southwest (and a favorite of the Marvel Comics character Deadpool), it was apparently invented in Arizona, perhaps when a cook accidentally dropped a burrito into a pot of hot fat. The owners of El
Charro Cafe in Tucson, the city's oldest Mexican restaurant, claim it
was invented there in 1922. A claim has also been made by Phoenix
restaurateur Woody Johnson, who maintained that he invented the
chimichanga, though not till 1946.

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Title: Chimichangas (Deep-Fried Burritos)
Categories: Tex-mex, Breads, Cheese
Yield: 6 Servings

1 lb Beef, chicken or pork;
- browned & drained *
1 md Onion; chopped
1/2 c Red chile or enchilada sauce
12 Flour tortillas
Oil for frying
2 c Cheddar cheese
2 c Shredded lettuce
2 c Chopped green onions

* chopped, diced, shredded or ground; your choice

In a large skillet, brown meat and drain. Add onion and
chile or enchilada sauce. Spoon about 3 TB meat filling
in center of each tortilla. Fold tortilla, tucking in
ends, and fasten with wooden toothpicks.

Only assemble 2 or 3 at a time as tortilla will absorb
liquid from sauce. If using a large frying pan, use 1"
of oil over medium heat, fry folded tortilla, turning
until golden about 1 to 2 minutes. If deep frying heat
oil to 350+|F before cooking (two at a time). Drain on
paper towels and keep warm.

Garnish with cheese, lettuce, and onion.

Yield: 12 Chimichangas or fried burritos

From: "Celebrate San Antonio - A Cookbook" by the San
Antonio Junior Forum, 1986.

Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 8/92

From: http://www.recipesource.com

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