Beef and Cheese Chimichangas: Easy Homemade Indulgence
Enjoy the delicious combination of beef and cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla with this easy homemade chimichangas recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place a portion of the beef mixture and cheese on each tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chimichangas until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite salsa or toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies to the filling.
- Serve with guacamole for an extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg