Description
Indulge in the ultimate crispy beef chimichangas with this delicious Mexican delight recipe. These deep-fried burritos are filled with seasoned ground beef, cheeses, and beans, creating a flavorful Tex-Mex meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Beef Filling:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
For Serving:
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
- sour cream
- guacamole
- salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix in refried beans and cheeses until combined.
- Assemble: Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas, fold sides, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Fry: Fry chimichangas in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Notes
- To make healthier, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
