Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Beef Chimichangas! Crispy on the outside and filled with a savory blend of ground beef and gooey cheese, they’re perfect for taco night or any festive gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe brings warmth and joy to your table, making every bite a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: sour cream and salsa for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then stir in cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder until fragrant.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and mix in half of the shredded cheese until melted.
- Assemble: Lay each tortilla flat, spoon beef-cheese mixture onto one side, fold over tightly, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain & Serve: Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Top with remaining cheese, sour cream, or salsa before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg