Chimichangas
Some food historians believe that the chimichanga was created in the early 20th century in the city of Tucson, Arizona. According to this story, a woman named Monica Flin ran a restaurant called El Charro Café, and one day she accidentally dropped a burrito into a fryer. She quickly wrapped it up and served it to her customers, who loved the crispy, fried outside. They started asking for “the Monica,” and the dish became a hit.
Others believe that the chimichanga has its roots in Mexico, and that it was brought to Arizona by Mexican migrant workers. This theory is supported by the fact that the word “chimichanga” is derived from the Spanish verb chimir, which means “to fry.”
Whatever its origins, the chimichanga is now a beloved American dish. It typically consists of a flour tortilla filled with meat, cheese, and beans, and deep-fried until crispy. It’s often served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
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Recipes
Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas
- green onion
- picante sauce
- cheddar cheese
- cheddar cheese
- cumin
- chicken
- oregano
- margarine
- green onion
- picante sauce
- flour tortilla
Almost-Famous Chimichangas
- salt
- mexican rice
- lettuce
- mexisauce
- chicken broth
- monterey jack cheese
- jalapeño
- tomato
- onion
- chili powder
- refried bean
- onion
- cumin
- cilantro
- sour cream
- cinnamon
- cilantro
- butter
- garlic
- rotisserie chicken
- green chile
- garlic
- vegetable oil
- flour tortilla
Streamlined Chimichangas
- ground beef
- cumin
- onion
- garlic
- oregano
- salt
- butter
- pace picante sauce
- flour tortilla
Chicken Chimichangas
- refried bean
- cheese
- chili powder
- cumin
- salsa
- oregano
- chicken
- green onion
- oil
- flour tortilla
- salsa
Carne Asada Chimichangas
- lime juice
- salt
- queso cheese sauce
- flank steak
- butter
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- cumin
- salt
- onion powder
- sweet paprika
- jalapeño
- onion
- bell pepper
- bell pepper
- cilantro
- evaporated milk
- orange juice
- white american cheese
- canola oil
- soy sauce
- miss brown house seasoning
- green chily
- canola oil
- cilantro
- white vinegar
- flour tortilla
- garlic
Apple Chimichangas
- vanilla ice cream
- vegetable oil
- cinnamon
- apple
- pear
- sugar
- butter
- tequila
- flour tortilla
4-Berry Chimichangas
- whipped cream
- vegetable oil
- strawberry
- berry preserve
- lime
- sugar
- flour tortilla
- cream cheese
Air Fryer Chicken Chimichangas
- mexican cheese
- taco seasoning
- rotisserie chicken
- green chile
- cream cheese
- flour tortilla
- pico de gallo
Air Fryer Shrimp Chimichangas
- salt
- olive oil
- iceberg lettuce
- refried black bean
- lime zest
- flour tortilla
- mexican cheese
- cilantro
- grain white rice
- popcorn shrimp
Chicken, Tomatillo, and Chipotle Chimichangas
- olive oil
- tomatillo
- chipotle
- onion
- cinnamon
- clove
- coriander
- cumin
- pinto bean
- chicken thigh
- garlic
- flour tortilla
- cilantro
- lime juice
- guacamole
- pico de gallo
- queso fresco
- salt
- sour cream
- toothpick
- vegetable oil
Baked Chimichangas
- cheddar cheese
- cumin
- garlic
- tomato
- onion
- guacamole
- cilantro
- bean
- butter
- adobo sauce
- taco seasoning
- green onion
- chicken
- burrito tortilla
Shredded Beef Chimichangas
- red wine
- beef roast beef liquid
- salt
- tortilla
- black pepper
- monterey jack cheese
- all purpose flour
- butter
- oregano
- oil
- olive oil
- chili powder
- cumin
- oregano
- bay leaf
- onion
- chuck roast
- beef stock
- bell pepper
- garlic
Easy Chicken Chimichangas
- butter
- mexican cheese
- chicken
- salsa
- tortilla
- sour cream
Air-Fryer Black Bean Chimichangas
- serve brown rice
- salt
- black bean
- green onion
- corn
- cilantro
- olive oil
- wheat tortilla
- guacamole
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- flour tortilla
- onion
Staple Ingredients
- flour tortilla 56%
Common Ingredients
- cumin 44%
Usual Ingredients
- butter 33%
- garlic 33%
- onion 33%
- salt 33%
Rarey Ingredients
- cilantro 28%