Leftover Roast, Red Chili Chimi’s

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Leftover Roast, Red Chili Chimi's Recipe
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours 15 min

Ready In

3 hours 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs roast beef ( large chunks )
1 large onion ( chopped )
2 medium jalapenos ( finely chopped , with seeds )
1 can beef broth
1 can tomato sauce
5 garlic cloves ( minced )
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 small dried hot red chili peppers , whole ( any market )
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 package burrito-size flour tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
539
Sugar
5g
Fat
22g
Red Chili Chimi's are a popular Mexican dish that are similar to burritos, but they are deep-fried to give them a crispy exterior. This recipe uses leftover roast beef to make a rich and spicy filling that is perfect for wrapping in a flour tortilla. The Red Chili Chimi's are topped with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, and it is a great way to use up leftover beef.

Instructions

1.Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the roast beef, onion, jalapenos, beef broth, tomato sauce, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried hot red chili peppers, black pepper, and salt.
2.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 3 hours or until the beef is tender.
3.Remove the beef from the skillet and shred using two forks. Return the beef to the skillet.
4.In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the beef mixture in the skillet and stir well.
5.Simmer the beef mixture until the sauce has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
6.Heat the burrito-size flour tortillas according to the package instructions. Spoon the beef mixture onto the tortillas and roll up tightly.
7.Serve the Red Chili Chimi's immediately with your choice of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

PROS

Red Chili Chimi’s are a great way to use up leftover roast beef, and they are packed with flavor.
The sauce is rich and spicy, and the beef is tender and juicy.
The burrito-size tortillas make these chimichangas a satisfying meal.

CONS

This recipe takes a little time to prepare, with 3 hours of simmering required to cook the beef.
Also, the dish can be spicy for those who are not accustomed to hot foods.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc. The chili peppers used in this recipe contain capsaicin, which has been linked to pain relief and weight loss. Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it may help to reduce the risk of heart disease.

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