Name: Easy Chimichangas
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive; 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped; 500 grams ground beef; pinches salt; pepper; 2 tomatoes, cut into small cubes; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 16 flour tortillas; 1 cup pinto beans, refried beans; 1 cup Manchego cheese, low-fat shredded; 1/2 cups Jalapeño chile, pickled and cut into small cubes; vegetable oil, or olive oil for frying; pico de gallo, for serving

Preparation

45 mins

30 mins

Low

For the filling: Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion until translucent, then add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6 minutes or until the meat begins to change color. Add the tomato, oregano, and cumin, cook for 10 more minutes, adjust the seasoning, remove from heat and let cool. Prepare the chimichangas: Spread the center of a flour tortilla with refried pinto beans, add a bit of the meat mixture, enough shredded manchego cheese, and pickled jalapeños to taste. Fold the tortilla like an envelope, starting with what would be the sides of the chimichanga, then roll tightly to ensure the ingredients do not come out; you can use a wooden toothpick for support.