Mini Chimichangas
The recipe Mini Chimichangas could satisfy your Mexican craving in roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. For 86 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 403 calories, 10g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe serves 14. A mixture of egg roll wrappers, onion, green chilies, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. This recipe is liked by 6 foodies and cooks. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. With a spoonacular score of 28%, this dish is not so great. Similar recipes include Mini Beef Chimichangas, Mini Chicken Chimichangas, and Mini Chicken Chimichangas.
Servings: 14
Preparation duration: 60 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package (1 pound) egg roll wrappers (14 count)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 medium onion, chopped
Salsa and additional sour cream
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 envelope taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
Equipment:
frying pan
bowl
sauce pan
paper towels
Cooking instruction summary:
Directions In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chilies. Stir in beef mixture. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with one point facing you. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides. Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.) In a large saucepan, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream. Yield: 14 servings. Originally published as Mini Chimichangas in Country Woman ChristmasAnnual 2004, p33 Nutritional Facts 1 each calculated without additional salsa and sour cream equals 285 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 608 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein. Print Add to Recipe Box Email a Friend
Step by step:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cheese, sour cream and chilies. Stir in beef mixture.
4. Place an egg roll wrapper on work surface with one point facing you.
5. Place 1/3 cup filling in center. Fold bottom third of wrapper over filling; fold in sides.
6. Brush top point with egg white; roll up to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling. (Keep remaining egg roll wrappers covered with waxed paper to avoid drying out.)
7. In a large saucepan, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition Information:
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