Description
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tortillas with a savory filling of seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, these golden delights are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Serve them hot with your favorite dips for an irresistible treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and return to skillet.
- Stir in chopped onion, garlic powder, and cumin; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until slightly melted.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each tortilla's center. Fold sides inward and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving. Enjoy with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or add black beans for variation. - For a healthier option, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush chimichangas lightly with oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes.