Description
Sinking your teeth into these Mexican Chimichangas brings crispy, golden perfection straight from homemade comfort. Deep-fried tortillas packed with seasoned beef and melted cheese create an authentic flavor explosion that delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wrappers and Cooking:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Sizzle 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes. Combine with 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until meat turns completely brown.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Spread one 10-inch flour tortilla flat on your work surface. Position ¼ cup beef mixture and ¼ cup shredded cheese precisely in the tortilla’s center.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s right and left sides toward the center, covering the filling’s edges. Roll the bottom section tightly upward to seal the chimichanga.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet. Heat oil to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a cooking thermometer.
- Gently slide the rolled chimichanga into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until the exterior turns golden and crispy.
- Remove chimichanga with tongs and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Allow excess oil to drain for 2 minutes before serving.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while the chimichanga maintains its crisp, crunchy texture.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner-tasting filling.
- Warm tortillas slightly before rolling to prevent cracking and make folding easier.
- Pat the beef mixture dry with paper towels to ensure crispy, not soggy, chimichangas when frying.
- For a lighter version, bake the chimichangas at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of deep-frying, brushing with a little oil for golden color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg