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Beef and Cheese Chimichangas

Crispy golden tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, perfect for dinner or entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
Assembly
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Deep frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
  3. Stir in spices and tomato sauce; simmer 5–7 minutes.
  4. Spoon beef mixture onto tortillas and top with cheese.
  5. Fold and roll tortillas tightly.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chimichangas until golden brown.
  7. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

Can be baked at 400°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter option.