Venison Or Steak Or Chicken Chimichanga Recipe 435

CHIMICHANGAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, melt bacon grease over medium heat. Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chilies and potatoes until the onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer 2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla. Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 in. of hot oil. (360°-375°) until crispy and brown. Turn and brown other side. Drain briefly on a paper towel. Top as desired; serve immediately.

VENISON (OR STEAK OR CHICKEN) CHIMICHANGA RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• 1. Dice the meat into small cubes - 1/4" or so. season with salt & pepper. Preheat a large deep frying pan on medium high heat. (pan will serve dual use for both cooking filling and for frying the chimi's in oil later) I prefer a regular skillet - not non stick for this. I have a old black skillet that is well seasoned and works perfectly. 2. Add about 2 Tbs olive oil and quickly stir fry the meat stirring frequently until just done. Add in the raisins and stir then add refried beans and mix well and heat until just hot. Pour/scrape into a large bowl and clean the pan. Reheat pan over medium heat with 1/2" canola oil in pan. 3. While oil is heating, warm tortilla in microwave for 40 seconds to soften. Take approximately 1/3 - 1/4 cup of filling and place in tortilla on one side, tuck over end, fold over sides to middle and fold over again to make a mini burrito. You can make 8 - 10 depending on size. Not too full as you need to tuck up nicely for frying. Make up all the chimi's. 4. Using a tongs place 3 - 4 chimi's (depends on the size of your pan, don't crowd), fold side down and fry 3 - 4 minutes until nicely browned, turn and repeat for other side. Drain on paper towels and cover with a couple more paper towels. Finish cooking the chimi's. These will be hot so don't worry about serving too quickly. Prepare salad by chopping up the lettuce, dress with some vinaigrette and fresh pepper, toss, add in the crumbled cotija and serve with the chimichanga's and garnishes.

CHICKEN OR BEEF CHIMICHANGAS (TEX-MEX)

Steps:

• In skillet, saute bacon and onions in lard for 3 minutes.
• Lower heat & add chilies, salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer -3 minutes.
• Add cooked & shredded chicken & tomatoes. Combine well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
• Place 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
• Fold like a burrito with the ends tucked inside.
• Fry, seam side down, in 1/2 inch of hot oil, until mildly crispy and tan.
• Flip and brown other side. Drain on paper towels or strainer.
• Serve on a plate and top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
• Garnish around the chimichanga some shredded lettuce and top lettuce with chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives,.