I just did a video recipe on putting together the simple, and delicious, chimichanga. A chimichanga is basically a deep-fried burrito, but this home version uses the oven for a much easier and lower-fat variation.
Legend has it that this dish was invented in Tucson, Arizona, when a cook accidentally dropped a burrito into the fryer. Not sure what to call this new dish, the cook simply called it a chimichanga, which translates to "thing-a-ma-jig."
The great thing about chimichangas is they can be filled with almost anything. After watching the video, I hope you give this fun recipe a try. I'd also love to hear what kind of filling you used, so please let me know. Enjoy!
More recipes from the American Southwest:
World's Easiest Chili Verde - Green Pork Stew
Buttermilk Jalapeño Cornbread
Spicy Roasted Yams with a Lime and Chipotle Glaze
Photo © John Mitzewich
Comments
Ha ha! I had no idea the origins of the chimichanga or the name. That’s really funny!
Yes, most people assume its a Mexican recipe.