Streamlined Chimichangas

From: Wendy N

On May 5, 2008

OH...MY....GOODNESS!!!! These were SO good! I made them tonight for Cinco De Mayo, which also happens to be my birthday, and they were fabulous!! They also went very well with my "Not Fried, Fried Ice Cream" (31287) for dessert!! YUM!! Thanks for making our Cinco De Mayo delicious! I will make these again many times!! P.S. I used shredded beef instead of ground...

From: Mandivad

On Mar 26, 2008

This is a very good recipe, but I think I prefer my chimichangas with chicken. My hudband always has his with beef though, and he said they tasted like the ones at restaurants...which is a good thing. I used olive oil instead of butter to coat the tortillas, but they didn't turn out crispy enough. Next time I will try a bit more olive oil (because I did kind of skimp this time), and if that still doesn't work I'll try the butter. Make sure you have big enough tortillas (I think mine were only 6 inches) and it took me quite a while to figure out how to fold them without all the insides falling out or me poking holes in them. I will definitely make again though.

From: T-Reed

On May 2, 2002

Oh goodness - the RAVES I got when I decided to do Mexican night starring these chimichangas. Everyone loved these - next time I'll make a double batch. For the four people who were eating, the six chimichangas this made just wasn't enough. I paired it up with Sweet Corn Tomalito and refried beans. WONDERFUL! This is going in my permanent recipe collection.

From: Merlot

On Aug 12, 2002

Had guests over this evening and this was a huge hit with everyone! Very tasty and so easy to make. I doubled the recipe and served it with refried beans. This is a dish I will be making over and over again.