Chimichangas supreme

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Lean beef
1	teaspoon	Salt
¼	teaspoon	Pepper
¼	teaspoon	Garlic powder
4		Tomatoes
1½	teaspoon	Shortening
½		Onion, chopped
½		Bell pepper, chopped
1½	teaspoon	Flour
½	cup	Canned whole green
		Chiles
4	fluid ounce	Tortillas
		Oil for deep frying
		Red chile sauce (see index)
1	cup	Cheddar cheese, shredded
1	cup	Sour cream
8		Black olives
¼	cup	Green onion, chopped
1	tablespoon	Whipping cream
		Guacamole
2	cups	Shredded lettuce

Directions

Cut the beef into 4 pieces. Place in a 5 to 6-quart pan and add water to cover. Bring to a boil; skim the foam from the surface. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic. Simmer until tender, approximately 1-½ to 2 hours. Drain the beef, reserving ½ cup of the broth. When the meat is cool, shred. Chop 2 of the tomatoes. Melt the shortening in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until tender. Add the flour, whisking until no lumps remain, and cook 2 minutes. Add the shredded beef, reserved broth, chopped tomatoes, and whole chiles. Simmer 15 minutes. Place about ½ cup of the meat mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. Fold both ends over 1 inch to 2 inch; fold one side over the other and roll up in a neat package. Secure with a toothpick. Deep fry in very hot oil 400'F until crisp and well browned. Drain on paper towels. Preheat the broiler. Place the chimichangas on an ovenproof plater or in a baking pan. Spoon red chili sauce over liberally. Sprinkle with grated cheese and green onion. Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Combine the sour cream and the whipping cream. Slice the remaining 2 tomatoes. Top the chimichangas with the sour cream mixture and Guacamole. Garnish with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and olives.