Beef And Cheese Chimichangas Recipe
These beef and cheese chimichangas are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavorful seasoned beef. Wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried to golden perfection, they make the perfect Tex-Mex meal. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream for an irresistible dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in salsa and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Stir in shredded cheeses until well combined.
- Spoon beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chimichangas until golden brown on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Use a toothpick to secure tortillas before frying.
- Serve with sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg