Chimichangas supreme
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb Lean beef
- 1 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Pepper
- 1/4 ts Garlic powder
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 1/2 ts Shortening
- 1/2 Onion chopped
- 1/2 Bell pepper chopped
- 1 1/2 ts Flour
- 1/2 c Canned whole green Chiles
- 4 fl Tortillas Oil for deep frying Red chile sauce (see index)
- 1 c Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 c Sour cream
- 8 Black olives
- 1/4 c Green onion chopped
- 1 tb Whipping cream Guacamole
- 2 c Shredded lettuce
Instructions:
Cut the beef into 4 pieces. Place in a 5 to 6-quart pan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; skim the foam from the surface. Add the salt pepper and garlic. Simmer until tender approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Drain the beef reserving 1/2 cup of the broth. When the meat is cool shred. Chop 2 of the tomatoes. Melt the shortening in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until tender. Add the flour whisking until no lumps remain and cook 2 minutes. Add the shredded beef reserved broth chopped tomatoes and whole chiles. Simmer 15 minutes. Place about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. Fold both ends over 1 inch to 2 inch; fold one side over the other and roll up in a neat package. Secure with a toothpick. Deep fry in very hot oil 400'F until crisp and well browned. Drain on paper towels. Preheat the broiler. Place the chimichangas on an ovenproof plater or in a baking pan. Spoon red chili sauce over liberally. Sprinkle with grated cheese and green onion. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Combine the sour cream and the whipping cream. Slice the remaining 2 tomatoes. Top the chimichangas with the sour cream mixture and Guacamole. Garnish with shredded lettuce sliced tomato and olives.
