Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Crispy rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and a hint of spice, perfect for gatherings or a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for brushing/frying)
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes, then stir in garlic and taco seasoning.
- Stir in salsa and refried beans, and cook for about 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Assemble each tortilla with beef mixture and cheese, folding and rolling tightly.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat oil if frying.
- Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side or Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels (if frying) and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with guacamole, sour cream, or a vibrant salad. Feel free to adapt fillings for different variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef, cheese, Mexican, comfort food, party food
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