Chimichangas - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 lb. ground beef
    1 mild onion
    1 clove garlic
    1 can stewed tomatoes
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1 tsp. oregano
    1 (4 oz.) can green chilies
    12 flour tortillas
    vegetable oil for frying
    condiment choices (salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes)
Preparation
    In a skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic.
    Drain liquid. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano and chilies.
    Simmer for 20 minutes or until most of liquid evaporates.
    Place 3 tablespoons of meat mixture on each tortilla; roll to make a cylinder.
    Secure with a wooden pick.
    Deep fry chimichangas in 375\u00b0 fat until golden brown.
    Drain on paper towels.
    Keep warm in 350\u00b0 oven. Serve with condiments.

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