Beef and Cheese Chimichangas: Easy Homemade Delight for All
A delicious recipe for making beef and cheese chimichangas that are crispy on the outside and filled with savory ingredients.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 large flour tortillas
- oil for frying
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned.
- Add chili powder and cumin, and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then mix in shredded cheese.
- Spoon the filling onto each tortilla, roll them up tightly, and secure with a toothpick if necessary.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using pepper jack cheese instead of regular cheddar.
- If you prefer a healthier version, bake the chimichangas instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef and Cheese Chimichangas, Easy Recipe, Homemade Chimichangas