Chimichangas
1 pound ground meat
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup red chile sauce
or enchilada sauce
12 flour tortillas
oil for frying
2 cups cheddar cheese,
shredded
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups chopped green
onions
1.
In a large skillet, brown meat and drain.
2.
Add onion and chili or enchilada sauce.
3.
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of meat filling in center of each tortilla.
4.
Fold tortilla, tucking in ends and fasten with toothpick.
5.
In a large frying pan, with 1 inch of oil over medium high heat, fry folded
tortilla, turning
until golden brown about 1 to 2 minutes.
6.
Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
7.
Garnish with cheese, lettuce and onion.
Yields
12 chimichangas
