Chimichangas :)

This was a new recipe that turned out GrEAt! This was the first time I've let my students cook with hot oil, and it went off without a hitch! Enjoy :)

Chimichangas

1 onion, chopped                           

1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil                       

1 medium tomato, chopped            

1/2 t. cumin  

1 clove garlic, minced  

4 oz. green chilies, chopped

1/4 t. salt 

1 lb. ground beef                                     

4 oz. mild cheddar cheese, grated      

10 flour tortillas (10-inches)

Vegetable oil for frying                      
Pepper to taste

1.Saute onions and garlic in oil in a medium frying pan for 2 to 3 minutes. 

2.Add group beef and cook until thoroughly browned.  

3. Remove from heat and drain off excess fat; mix in the tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, salt, and pepper.   

4.Place a small amount of grated cheese in the middle of a tortilla.  

5. Top with 2 or 3 T. of meat mixture.  

6. Fold sides and ends into middle like an envelope to seal in meat mixture.  Secure with toothpick. 

7.Brown on all sides in a small amount of oil in a frying pan.   

Serve with salsa and sour cream.  Makes 10.