Sweet Pork Chimichangas

I was in the mood for mexican food the other night but I wasn't quite sure what to make so I just grabbed what I had available in the cupboard and made something up =] I just used some sweet pork that we made a while ago and had frozen. I love making tons of sweet pork and then freezing it to have on hand for quick and easy dinners. These turned out really good and everyone at my house seemed to really enjoy them. Next time I'm going to try adding more cheese to the filling. Try it out and let me know what you think!

Sweet Pork Chimichangas

- 10 flour tortillas

- 2 Tbls. extra virgin olive oil

- 1 box beef flavor Rice-A-Roni

- 3 cups shredded cheese (approximately)

- 1 tomato, diced

- 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

- 1 1/2 lb. cooked and seasoned meat ( I used sweet pork but you can also use ground hamburger, shredded chicken, shredded beef or steak)

1. Cook Rice-A-Roni according to package directions and leave in skillet until you are ready to fill your tortillas

2. Heat tortillas in microwave until they are soft and warm (approx. 1 to 1 1/2 minutes)

3. Fill each tortilla down the center with rice, meat and shredded cheese (fill with as much cheese as you want)

4. Roll the tortilla into a burrito. Fold the tortilla in half, then fold the ends of the tortilla over. While holding the ends of the tortilla roll it over.

5. Place each chimichanga on a cookie sheet. Dip a basting brush in the extra virgin olive oil and lightly coat the tops of the chimichangas with the oil.

6. Place the cookie sheet in the oven, on the middle rack on Lo broil for approximately 5 minutes or until the tops are golden brown (keep an eye on them as every oven is different and you don't want them to burn)

7. Top with chopped tomatoes and cilantro and your choice of other toppings. I used sour cream, lettuce and taco sauce. 

ENJOY!

Shredded Beef Tacos

This recipe is practically the same as my carne asada taco recipe that I will definitely post in the future. However, this time I had extra roast beef that needed to be used so I made shredded beef tacos instead. I love mexican food because it is so quick, easy and flavorful. This is a dish that the whole family will enjoy!

Shredded Beef Tacos

1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped

3 limes, quartered

1 lb shredded beef (I shredded the leftover roast beef that I cooked on Sunday)
1/2 cup water
1 package of taco seasoning
1 package of queso fresco (found in the fridge section at Wal-Mart near the cream cheese and uncooked tortillas)
1 package of corn tortillas

1. Combine water, taco seasoning and roast beef in skillet and cook on medium heat until heated through.
2. Put queso fresco in a bowl and use a fork to break up and crumble the cheese.
3. Warm tortillas in a skillet according to package directions.
4. Arrange two tortillas on a plate fill with seasoned shredded beef. Top with crumbled queso fresco, chopped tomato and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over each taco and top with salsa or taco sauce of your choice.