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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a crispy Tex-Mex favorite, packed with savory ground beef and melty cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese until melted.
  4. Spoon 1/4 cup of filling onto each tortilla, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg