Baked Pork Chimichangas Recipe

Baked Pork Chimichangas Recipe

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 1/2 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.