Description
Crispy flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, served with your choice of toppings for a delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 6–8 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is browned and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning, then stir in the water and diced green chilies (if using). Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes, until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into the beef mixture.
- Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about 1/3 cup of the beef and cheese mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly into a burrito shape.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the chimichangas seam-side down in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with black beans or a mix of sautéed vegetables.
- You can prepare the filling ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg