Description
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Imagine biting into a golden tortilla filled with savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe brings a taste of Mexico to your kitchen, inviting friends and family to gather around the table for a delightful meal. Serve them hot with salsa or guacamole for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup refried beans (canned)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and refried beans; cook until heated through.
- Lay out each tortilla and spoon in the beef mixture. Top with cheddar cheese and fold tightly like a burrito.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg