Beef and Cheese Chimichangas Recipe: Irresistibly Crispy Delights
A delicious recipe for beef and cheese chimichangas that are perfectly crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- To assemble, place a generous amount of the beef mixture on each tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chimichangas until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
- For extra crispiness, double fry the chimichangas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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