Beef and Cheese Chimichangas Recipe: Easy and Irresistibly Delicious
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of beef and cheese in this easy chimichangas recipe that will satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef with onions and garlic over medium heat.
- Season the mixture with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
- Place tortillas on a flat surface and fill each with the beef and cheese mixture.
- Roll the tortillas tightly to enclose the filling.
- Heat oil in a deep pan, and fry the chimichangas until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream or salsa for added flavor.
- For a healthier version, bake instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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