Description
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a delicious Mexican-American dish that combines seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheeses, all wrapped up in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the beef mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional ingredients:
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef mixture: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix in refried beans and cheeses until melted.
- Assemble the chimichangas: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, fold in sides, and roll up tightly.
- Fry the chimichangas: Fry in oil until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
- For a baked version, brush chimichangas with oil and bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- You can also add green chiles or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
