Description
Crispy beef and cheese chimichangas are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. These golden delights are packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor that will leave your guests wanting more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a delicious dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Place about 1/4 cup of the beef filling in each tortilla's center. Fold sides over and roll tightly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chimichangas seam-side down until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg