2 lb. beef stew meat
1 1/2 c. water
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cans whole green chiles
12 (10 inch) flour tortillas
Fat for frying

TOPPINGS: Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sour cream, guacamole, olives, etc.

In medium saucepan, combine meat, water, garlic, chili powder, vinegar, oregano, salt, cumin, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer about 2 hours or until meat is very tender. Uncover and boil rapidly about 15 minutes or until water has almost evaporated. Watch closely and stir near end of cooking time so meat doesn't stick. using 2 forks, shred meat very fine.

Meanwhile, wrap stack of tortillas in foil; heat in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture, 1/4 cup cheese and large strip of green chile onto each tortilla, near one edge. Fold edge nearest filling up and over filling just until mixture is covered. Fold in 2 sides envelope style, then roll up.

In heavy skillet or saucepan, fry filled tortillas in 1/2 inch hot fat about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling. Keep warm in 300 degree oven while frying remaining chimichangas. Garnish with your favorite toppings.