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Grilled Shredded Beef Chimichangas with leftover pot roast
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Grilled Shredded Beef Chimichangas

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican Inspired, Southern
Keyword chimichangas-recipes, grilled-shredded-beef-chimichangas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Filling cook time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings 8 chimichangas
Calories 539kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 small jalapeno finely diced
  • olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups shredded beef pot roast
  • 1 10 oz can chili seasoned tomatoes i.e. Rotel chili fixins'
  • 1-2 Tbsp taco seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro optional
  • 8 10 inch flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded colby-jack or pepper jack cheese divided

Instructions

  • Filling: On the stove top, in a large 12 inch skillet cook the onion and jalapeno pepper in a couple of drizzles of olive oil over medium high heat until softened and lightly browned. Add the minced garlic, and saute for one additional minute. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • To the pan add shredded beef, Rotel tomatoes, taco seasoning, cumin and lemon pepper. Reserve cilantro for the end of cooking.
  • Simmer on low for about 10 minutes or just until the tomatoes break down, and liquid evaporates. Remove from heat and mix in cilantro. Set aside.
  • Assemble: Sprinkle cheese down the middle of each tortilla using one half divided equally between tortillas.
  • Divide the meat evenly between the tortillas over cheese. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Fold each side of the tortilla to the middle and begin rolling up from the shortest end.
  • Grill: Spritz the tortilla liberally with cooking spray on all sides or brush with oil. Lay seam side down on your preheated grill pan. You may also brush with oil, if desired.
  • Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side or until golden, pressing down gently with a turning spatula.
  • Serve immediately with lettuce, salsa and fresh guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 435mg | Iron: 5mg