Homemade Chimichangas

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of pulled pork, 1/2 cup finely diced onions, 4 ounces chopped green chilies, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds if needed to make them pliable.

Take about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and place it in the center of a tortilla.

Add 2 tablespoons of refried beans next to the meat mixture and sprinkle a little cheese on top.

Tuck the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly, placing it flap-side down or securing with a toothpick.

Deep fry the chimichangas for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined sheet to cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

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