Description
Beef and Cheese Chimichangas deliver an irresistible crunch paired with a savory filling that’s sure to excite your taste buds. These golden, deep-fried delights are packed with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and vibrant veggies, making them perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game nights. Serve them with a drizzle of sour cream or your favorite salsa for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baking or heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat for frying.
- In a large skillet, sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
- Remove from heat and mix in the shredded cheeses until melted. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- For frying: Place chimichangas seam-side down in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about four minutes per side). For baking: Arrange seam-side down on a greased baking sheet, brush with oil, and bake for about 25 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg