What is a chimichanga?

Question

i know its a mexican thing, but seriously, what is it???

Answer 1

A chimichanga is a deep-fried burrito that originated in Tucson, Arizona. Flour tortillas are folded into rectangular packages and filled with a wide range of ingredients, most commonly beans, rice, cheese and shredded meat. They are then deep-fried and usually served without a sauce, but may be accompanied with salsa, guacamole, sour cream or cheese.

Answer 2

A chimichanga is a burrito prepared with a choice of meat, vegetables, and spices. deep-fried to a golden perfection, and served on a bed or lettuce with cheese and mild sauce. The residents of Tucson take their chimis very seriously and prefer large, overstuffed versions. Every restaurant and mom-and-pop eatery has its own version of this favorite dish.

Culinary historians argue about exactly where chimichangas were invented. Several Tucson restaurants claim bragging rights. The strongest claim comes from the El Charro Cafe, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson. Family legend say that Monica Flin, who started the restaurant in 1922, cussed in the kitchen when a burrito flipped into the deep fryer. Because young nieces and nephews were in the kitchen with her, she changed the swear word to "chimichanga," the Spanish equivalent of "thingamagig."



Chimichanga Recipe

6 (12- to 14-inch) flour tortillas

1 pound ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup red chile sauce or enchilada sauce

Salt and black pepper to taste

Vegetable oil

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

2 cups chopped green onions

Chopped tomatoes (optional)

Guacamole (optional)

Sliced black olives (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Warp stacked tortillas in aluminum foil, and heat in oven 15 minutes or until hot. To microwave, wrap a stack of tortillas lightly in paper towels and warm on high for 6 or 7 seconds per tortilla.

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, brown beef; drain, leaving beef in the pan. Add onion, chile or enchilada sauce, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are transparent.

In the center of each warm tortilla, spoon 1/6 of meat filling. Fold tortilla, tucking in the ends to make a secure fat tube, and fasten with wooden toothpicks. NOTE: Assemble only 2 or 3 at a time, as the tortilla will absorb liquid from the sauce.

In a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat, add at least 4 inches of vegetable oil. Heat oil to 375 to 400 degrees F. Fry the chimichangas, 1 or 2 at a time, 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil, drain and place on serving plates. Top with Cheddar cheese, lettuce, green onions, and any optional ingredients that you prefer.

Makes 6 chimichangas.

Answer 3

Its just a deep fried burrito.  Thats it!

Answer 4

its a burrito but i think its fried more cause the tortilla are always too crunchy!!! hope this helps

Answer 5

it is like a fried burrito.

invented in the u.s.

Answer 6

To me it tastes just like a burrito. only crunchier.

Answer 7

it is an American spin on a Mexican burrito.it seems people like to fry everything so they fried a burrito and called it a chimichanga.

Answer 8

a large fried burrito. i ate one yesterday lol