Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a delightful fusion of crunchy tortillas filled with savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for game nights or cozy family dinners, these chimichangas promise to impress your guests and become a staple in your recipe rotation. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, they’re a delicious treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon about two tablespoons of the beef mixture onto each tortilla and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Fold sides in and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (around 350°F). Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg