Sibeti US

Also known as chimichanga, it is like a burrito but fried with oil or butter.

The consumption of chimichangas is more frequent in the north of Mexico and in California, United States, but depending on the region, their preparation and size will be different. It can measure from 15 or 20 centimeters to exceed the size of a large pizza, as occurs in Sonora for its tortilla sobaquera.

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Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 30 min | Total: 40 minutes

Serving: 3 or 4 Servings | Difficulty: Very easy

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Chimichanga nutritional information

Each approximately 100-gram serving based on a 2,000-calorie diet contains:

• Energy 443 calories
• Fat 23.44 grams
• Carbs 39.33 grams
• Protein 20.06 grams

Necessary utensils:

• Frying pan
• Wooden mounting board
• knife

Quick and easy chimichangas recipe

Ingredients

• 1 package of flour tortillas for Tía Rosa burrito
• 1 can of refried bay beans with chorizo from La Costeña (440 grams)
• ½ kilo of shredded beef
• 350 grams of grated asadero cheese
• lard or oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced

How to prepare chimichangas step by step?

Step 1

In a pan with oil or butter, fry the shredded beef with onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. 

Step 2

Then fry the refried bay beans with garlic and onion. 

Step 3

Fill the flour tortilla with meat, grated cheese, and beans. 

Step 4

Fold the edges inwards, preventing the filling from coming out. 

Step 5

In a pan place enough lard or oil to submerge the flour tortilla with the filling. 

Step 6

Tan to taste. 

Step 7

Remove excess fat with an absorbent towel and serve on a platter or wooden board.

Gastronomic tip of chimichanga

To prevent the chimichanga from unfolding, place wooden toothpicks at the seam of the tortilla. Some people prefer a shrimp filling with a touch of chili and accompanied by avocado. Let your creativity fly. 

Nutritional tip of chimichanga

Red meat is a source of vitamin B12 that helps metabolize protein and form red blood cells; of zinc that heals the skin and, in iron that maintains the adequate transport of oxygen to the blood.