Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas
Crispy Beef Cheese Chimichangas are a mouthwatering Mexican dish featuring golden-brown tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, these chimichangas deliver a satisfying crunch and rich flavor in every bite. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, they are sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook until fragrant.
- Lay out each tortilla and spoon the beef mixture onto the center. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll tightly from the bottom up. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Fry each chimichanga seam side down for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added heat, include sliced jalapeños in your filling. Experiment with different cheeses such as pepper jack for a twist. To bake instead of fry, brush chimichangas with oil and bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes.