Description
Savory beef and melted cheese wrapped in crispy tortillas, perfect for casual family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into smaller pieces until browned.
- Sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the refried beans and shredded cheese, mixing well until combined.
- Assemble the chimichangas by placing the mixture in tortillas and folding them tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the chimichangas instead of frying them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef chimichangas, Mexican recipe, fried burritos