Description
Deliciously crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal or snack. Serve them with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for an authentic touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, sour cream, and guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up the tortilla tightly to enclose the filling.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chimichangas seam-side down in the skillet. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning as needed.
- Remove the chimichangas from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the chimichangas instead of frying them. Brush them with oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg