Chimichangas

Servings: 12
Ingredients:

1/4 c  Bacon grease
2 c  Beef, pork OR chicken *
1    Onion; diced
2    Garlic cloves; minced
2    Tomatoes; chopped
8 oz Green chiles; chopped
1    Potato; peeled boiled diced
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Dried oregano
2 ts Chili powder; (or to taste)
2 tb Fresh cilantro; minced
12    Flour tortillas; warmed
Vegetable oil
Cheddar cheese; shredded
Sour cream
Salsa
Lettuce; shredded
Tomatoes; chopped

* chopped or shredded, cooked
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****************** In a skillet; melt bacon grease over medium heat.
Saute meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, chiles and potatoes until the
onion softens. Add salt, oregano, chili powder and cilantro; simmer
2-3 minutes. Place a scant 1/2 cup meat filling on each tortilla.
Fold, envelope-style, like a burrito. Fry, seam side down, in 1/2
inch of hot oil (360-375~F) until crispy and brown. Turn, and brown
other side. Drain briefly on a paoer towel. Place on a serving plate
and top with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream and salsa. Place
shredded lettuce next to chimichanga and top with tomatoes. Serve
immediately.