Description
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a deliciously satisfying treat, featuring a golden, crunchy exterior that encases tender seasoned beef and gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these chimichangas are easy to customize with your favorite fillings. Every bite promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
- Lay out tortillas flat; spoon two tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla's center. Fold sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat to about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place chimichangas seam-side down into hot oil; fry for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg