Chimichangas Supreme Part 1

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 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Drain the beef, reserving 1/2 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 pep- per 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 1/2 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 (400F) until (See Part 2 for more)