Description
Crispy Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are a mouthwatering treat that brings the flavors of Mexico straight to your table. With a perfectly golden, crunchy shell and a gooey, cheesy filling, these chimichangas are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a cozy movie night, each bite is packed with savory beef and melty cheese, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Dive into this fiesta of flavor that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (1 cup cheddar, 1 cup Monterey Jack)
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat and add diced onion; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheese until melted.
- Spoon filling onto each tortilla, fold sides in, and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg