Roast Beef Chimichangas

Name: Roast Beef Chimichangas
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked roast beef; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed; Oil for deep-fat frying

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups shredded cooked roast beef
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

1

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the roast beef, olives, salsa and cumin. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese. Remove from the heat.
2

Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture off-center on each tortilla. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up; secure with a toothpick. Repeat.
3

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chimichangas for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Discard toothpicks.