Description
Beef Chimichangas are a fiesta on your plate, featuring crispy golden tortillas stuffed with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and aromatic spices. This Tex-Mex delight transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With each bite, you’ll experience a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that makes it hard to resist going back for seconds. Easy to prepare and even easier to customize, these chimichangas will become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; cook until soft.
- Stir in cumin and chili powder; simmer for a few minutes.
- Lay out a tortilla, add beef mixture and cheese, then roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat; fry chimichangas until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg