Description
Crispy and flavorful, these Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, and fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salsa, for serving
- Sour cream, for serving
- Guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Then mix in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Spoon about 1/6 of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up from the bottom to enclose the filling completely.
- Heat a large amount of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole on the side.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to secure the chimichangas if needed during frying.
- Can be baked instead of fried for a healthier version.
- Customize the filling with beans, corn, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
