Description
Beef and cheese chimichangas fry up golden and crisp with hearty filling inside. Each bite delivers crunch, comfort, and bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked through, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Season the beef with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
- Remove beef from heat and fold in 1 cup shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Lay a large flour tortilla flat and place ¼ of the beef mixture directly in the center.
- Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, then carefully fold in the side edges to create a tight seal.
- Roll the tortilla completely closed, ensuring no filling can escape during cooking.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F, maintaining a consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower each chimichanga into hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes until exterior turns a deep golden brown.
- Transfer chimichangas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Check the ground beef carefully while cooking to prevent burning and ensure even browning.
- Use a deep, heavy-bottomed pan for frying to maintain consistent oil temperature and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Pat the tortillas dry before filling to help them seal better and prevent excess moisture during frying.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to customize the flavor profile of your chimichangas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg