Description
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a delicious Tex-Mex dish that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and flavorful spices wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Whether fried to a golden crisp or baked until perfectly crunchy, these chimichangas are a crowd-pleaser for any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying or brushing if baking
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion until browned. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in green chilies and remove from heat.
- Prepare Filling: Let the mixture cool, then stir in shredded cheeses.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Warm tortillas, spoon beef mixture onto each, fold in sides, and roll up tightly.
- Fry or Bake: To fry, cook chimichangas until golden brown. To bake, brush with oil and bake until crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Notes
- For a lighter option, air fry the chimichangas at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- You can prep and freeze them before cooking—just thaw slightly before frying or baking.
- Swap ground beef for shredded chicken or beans for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
