Chimichangas De Pavo

Ingredients

• 8 flour tortillas
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• olive oil or canola oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Turn oven to 200 degrees.

2. 2

   Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven to soften and warm.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine ground turkey with garlic, onion and spices.

4. 4

   Mix by hand until well incorporated.

5. 5

   Cook turkey mixture in skillet over medium heat until meat is done.

6. 6

   Drain off most of excess fluid.

7. 7

   Heat oil in skillet on stove on medium-low heat.

8. 8

   Remove torillas from oven and fill with about 1/4 of turkey mixture.

9. 9

   Wrap torilla envelope-style and set seam side down on platter.

10. 10

    Repeat until you have 8 burritos.

11. 11

    Take burritos and fry two at a time in skillet, about 1 to 2 minutes for each side.

12. 12

    Be sure to fry seam-side down first to keep a uniform shape.

13. 13

    Serve hot with shredded cheddar and sour cream and thoroughly enjoy!