Baked Pork Chimichangas
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 1 hour 25 min. + standing
YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.
Lean shredded pork and pinto beans combine with south-of-the-border ingredients like green chiles and picante sauce in these from-scratch chimichangas. Because my recipe makes a lot, I can freeze some for those nights when I don't feel like cooking. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ingredients
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1 pound dried pinto beans
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1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
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3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
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1 large onion, chopped
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1/3 cup chili powder
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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30 flour tortillas (6 inches)
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4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
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2 cups picante sauce
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1 large egg white
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2 teaspoons water
Directions
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1.
Place beans in a stockpot; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
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Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast in a Dutch oven. In a large bowl, combine the chiles, onion, chili powder and beans. Spoon over roast. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Stir in broth; cover and bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 30-45 minutes longer. Remove meat; let stand 10 minutes.
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3.
Shred meat with 2 forks; set aside. Mash bean mixture; stir in shredded pork. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon picante sauce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam sides down on two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray.
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4.
In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over tops. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
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5.
To use frozen chimichangas: Place chimichangas on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400°. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 276 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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