Description
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are the perfect comfort food, featuring a crunchy golden shell that encases a deliciously cheesy and savory beef filling. These handheld delights are ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, sure to impress with their irresistible flavor combination. Easy to prepare and customize, they bring joy to any meal, making them a must-try for your next kitchen adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream or guacamole (for serving)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until the beef is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lay a tortilla flat, add a portion of beef mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold sides in and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg