Description
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and flavorful spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Whether fried or baked, they are sure to be a hit with your family!
Ingredients
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For the Chimichangas:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup salsa or taco sauce
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- vegetable oil, for frying or brushing if baking
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onion until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant. Mix in salsa and simmer.
- Prepare the Filling: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in shredded cheese.
- Assemble the Chimichangas: Spoon beef and cheese mixture onto each tortilla. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly.
- To Fry: Fry chimichangas in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- To Bake: Bake chimichangas in the oven until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, air fry the chimichangas at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- You can also use ground turkey or shredded chicken in place of beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
