Tortillas are sound, flat unleavened breads made from ground wheat or corn and are the basis for most Mexican cuisine. In this recipe, the tortilla is folded like a type of envenlope around a filling (burrito) and is deep-fat fried, hence the name chimichanga. This recipe is healthier as the chimichangas are baked rather than deep fried.

Baked Beef Chimichangas - Easy Mexican Recipe For Cooking Mexican Main Course

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 can green chilies (drained & chopped)
• 2 tsbp butter or margarine (softened)
• 8 whole wheat flour tortillas (warmed)
• 1 medium tomato (seeded & chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup silvered almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• Side dish of guacamole or fresh salsa or sour cream

• Using a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium-high heat
• Cook till beef is brown then drain
• Stir in all ingredients above (except tortillas, margarine and side dish option)
• Heat to boiling, reduce heat
• Simmer uncovered for 20 mins, stirring occasionally
• Heat oven to 500 degrees
• Spoon about 1/2 cup of beef mixture onto center of each tortilla
• Fold one end of tortillas up about 1 inch over the mixture, fold right & left sides over folded end, overlapping
• Fold remaining end down
• Brush each chimichanga with butter or margarine
• Place seam side down in an ungreased roll pan
• Bake chimichangas for 8 to 10 mins or till tortillas begin to brown and filling is hot
• Serve with side dish options

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