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Golden Turkey Chimichangas: Crispy & Flavorful Mexican Delight 🌮✨
Chimichangas with Ground Turkey 🦃
Description:
These Chimichangas with ground turkey are a delightful twist on the classic Mexican dish, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. With a cooking time of just 20 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying dish ready in no time!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5.0/5.0)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: Variable
Calories: 883.2 per serving
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Fat: 40.6g
- Saturated Fat: 18.6g
- Cholesterol: 129.8mg
- Sodium: 1872.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 81.5g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Protein: 46.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground turkey |
| 1 | Water |
| 1/4 | Canola oil |
| 10 | Burrito-size flour tortillas |
| – | Lettuce (for topping) |
| – | Cheese (for topping) |
| – | Salsa (for topping) |
| – | Sour cream (for topping) |
Instructions:
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Brown the ground turkey:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
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Season and add water:
- Follow the seasoning instructions on the package of ground turkey.
- Add water according to the package directions to create a flavorful mixture. Stir well.
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Remove meat from pan:
- Once the ground turkey is cooked and seasoned, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
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Heat oil for frying:
- In the same skillet, heat enough canola oil to fry the chimichangas. The oil should be about half full in the pan.
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Wrap meat in tortillas:
- Take a portion of the cooked ground turkey and place it in the center of a burrito-size flour tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly, creating a burrito-style wrap.
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Fill all tortillas:
- Repeat the process until all the ground turkey mixture is used, filling each tortilla with an equal amount of filling.
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Fry the chimichangas:
- Using tongs, carefully place two chimichangas at a time into the heated oil, seam-side down.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, flipping as needed for even cooking. This should take a few minutes per side.
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Serve and enjoy:
- Once the chimichangas are crispy and golden, remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the chimichangas topped with shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Enjoy your delicious Chimichangas with ground turkey!
These Chimichangas are bursting with flavor and are sure to become a family favorite. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun dinner with friends. Try them out and enjoy the tasty goodness!
