Favorite Beef Chimichangas

Name: Favorite Beef Chimichangas
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 pounds); 2 cups chopped peeled potatoes; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic salt with parsley; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 16 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup canola oil; Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa or sour cream

Feeding a hungry crowd? Turn to these mouthwatering chimichangas, which feature slow-roasted beef and melted cheese inside a crispy tortilla. Everyone will want the recipe!

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 pounds)
2 cups chopped peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic salt with parsley
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
16 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup canola oil
Optional toppings: guacamole, salsa or sour cream

Directions

Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Arrange potatoes around the roast; pour water over potatoes. Drizzle meat with soy sauce. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Top with green chilies. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is very tender.
Remove roast to a platter. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Combine flour and taco seasoning; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until juices are thickened.
To assemble chimichangas, using a slotted spoon, spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture off-center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold up edge nearest filling; fold in both sides and roll up.
In a large skillet, fry chimichangas, folded side down, in oil in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 chimichanga (calculated without toppings): 509 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 7g fiber), 32g protein.