Chimichangas

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 dozen frozen flour tortillas
  • 1 c. tomato sauce
  • 1 c. cooked sausage or ground beef
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cocoa (don't omit)
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin powder
  • pinch of sugar
  • salt to taste
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 small onion, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Allow tortillas to thaw while preparing the filling.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, cooked meat, onion, chili powder, garlic powder, cocoa, cumin, sugar and salt.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Allow filling to cool.
  5. 5
    Lay tortilla on a clean surface and divide the filling evenly in the center of each tortilla.
  6. 6
    Fold each tortilla like an envelope and secure with a toothpick.
  7. 7
    Deep fry on medium heat until golden brown.
  8. 8
    Drain on paper towel and keep warm, uncovered, on a warming tray or in low oven until ready to serve.

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