Description
Delicious and crispy chimichangas filled with a cheesy beef mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional: diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, then add tomato paste and water or broth. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then stir in shredded cheese until well incorporated.
- Lay out tortillas. Spoon equal portions of the beef and cheese mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burrito shapes, ensuring the ends are sealed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Top with your choice of fresh toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chimichangas can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- For a healthier version, bake instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg