Description
These Beef and Cheese Chimichangas are crispy, golden-brown tortillas filled with a savory beef mixture and melted cheeses, perfect for a satisfying meal. Serve with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Add Spices and Cheese: Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Assemble Chimichangas: Spoon the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to enclose the filling.
- Fry the Chimichangas: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the chimichangas seam-side down. Fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning as needed. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve hot with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider baking instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes