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      Title: Chimichangas
 Categories: Mexican, Meats, Cheese
      Yield: 12 servings
 
    1/4 c  Bacon grease
      2 c  Beef, pork OR chicken *
      1    Onion; diced
      2    Garlic cloves; minced
      2    Tomatoes; chopped
      8 oz Green chiles; chopped
      1    Potato; peeled boiled diced
      1 ts Salt
  1 1/2 ts Dried oregano
      2 ts Chili powder; (or to taste)
      2 tb Fresh cilantro; minced
     12    Flour tortillas; warmed
           Vegetable oil
           Cheddar cheese; shredded
           Sour cream
           Salsa
           Lettuce; shredded
           Tomatoes; chopped
 
  * chopped or shredded, cooked
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  ****************** In a skillet; melt bacon grease over medium heat.
  Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chiles 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
  inch of hot oil (360-375~F) until crispy and brown. Turn, and brown
  other side. Drain briefly on a paoer towel. Place on a serving plate
  and top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream and salsa. Place
  shredded lettuce next to chimichanga and top with tomatoes. Serve
  immediately.
 
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