How to Make Baked Pork Chimichangas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that is easy to make at home? Look no further than these Baked Pork Chimichangas! This recipe takes all the flavors of traditional chimichangas and gives them a healthier twist by baking them instead of frying. The result is a crispy, golden brown exterior filled with savory and tender pork, topped with all your favorite garnishes.

Chimichangas are a popular Tex-Mex dish that typically consists of a flour tortilla filled with a savory fillin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup chili powder
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 30 (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 4 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups picante sauce
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 servings

  • Place beans in a soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
  • Place roast in a Dutch oven. In a bowl, combine chillies, onion, chili powder and beans. Spoon over roast. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for 1-1/2 hours. Stir in broth; cover and bake 30-45 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove meat and shred with two forks; set aside. Mash bean mixture; stir in shredded pork. Spoon 1/3 cup mixture down the center of each tortilla; top with picante sauce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Place seam side down on two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately or cool, wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.