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Chimichangas are a real taste treat! They are actually deep-fried burritos, usually filled with refried beans. If you don't have a deep fryer, it doesn't matter much; just heat 1/2 or so of oil in a skillet and cook them there. It's a little slower because they only cook on one side at a time, but they taste just as good! I normally include chopped onion and shredded Mexican cheese with the beans, and you can experiment with other fillings, including jalapenos, chopped lettuce, salsa, and so forth. Chimis are great either for dinner or as an appetizer. We make them from uncooked flour tortillas. The tortillas we buy for home are smaller than the big ones at the taco shops, so one or two as an appetizer is not too much.
Then fold over the part nearest you, fold in the two
sides, and roll the tortilla up, as shown on the right. After the final roll-up, moisten the edge and press together lightly. Let them dry out a little to seal them up.
Drain the fryer basket for a few seconds, and dump the chimis out onto a wire rack over paper towels. When they are cool enough to handle, it's chow time! The top photo shows a serving of chimichangas with Mexican rice. 
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