Chimichangas


Filling:

1/2 tsp salt

1 lb lean ground beef

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 cup canned chopped chilis

1/4 cup bottled taco sauce

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tbs cider vinegar

Sprinkle salt in a medium skillet and place over medium heat. Add beef, garlic and spices. Cook and stri with a fork until meat crumbles and loses its pink color. Stir in remaining filling ingredients, remove from heat and cool.

Assembly:

1/2 cup butter or margarine

6 large flour tortillas

4 ounces cheddar cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup bottled picante saunce

2 avocados, sliced; or guacamole

Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet. Place each tortilla in warm butter until soft; drain and place on flat surface. Mound a large spoonful of filling in center of tortilla and fold envelope fashion to seal filling inside. Place tortillas seam side down in a large baking dish.

Bake in a 450 degree oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and return to oven for a few seconds to melt cheese. Watch carefully as they burn easily. Serve with sour cream, picante sauce and avocados.