Beef Chimichangas

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef, cut into pieces
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 8 ounces green chilies (chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 12 flour tortillas
• 1 lb monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, shredded
• canola oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Place beef, potatoes, chilies, onion, garlic, and seasonings into a stock pot and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Cover and reduce heat until just simmering.

3. 3

   Simmer for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove lid and continue to simmer uncovered until meat is tender and mixture is thick (about 2 hours).

5. 5

   Spoon 2 tbsp of meat mixture at bottom of tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and roll up burrito style.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining tortillas until all the meat mixture is used up.

7. 7

   Heat 1 1/2 inches of canola oil in large skillet to 350 degrees.

8. 8

   Cook chimichangas in oil until browned on either side.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve with the works! sour cream, guacamole, chopped lettuce and tomato.