Description
Sizzling beef and cheese chimichangas bring Mexican street food magic right to your kitchen. Crispy tortillas packed with savory beef and melted cheese promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with every golden, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Filling and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green chilies
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1/4 cup salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Thoroughly brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking meat into small crumbles for even cooking.
- Drain excess fat from beef and return to skillet, then sprinkle taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder over meat, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
- Add diced onions and chopped green chilies to seasoned beef, cooking for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften and blend with meat mixture.
- Remove beef mixture from heat and let cool slightly for easier handling.
- Warm flour tortillas in microwave for 15-20 seconds to increase flexibility.
- Place a generous portion of shredded cheddar cheese in center of each tortilla, then top with seasoned beef mixture.
- Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll tightly to create sealed chimichangas, ensuring filling remains compact.
- Heat vegetable oil in deep skillet or fryer to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully place chimichangas seam-side down into hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chimichangas with tongs, letting excess oil drain on paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Customize meat by substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for leaner, healthier options.
- Control spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning quantity or using mild versions for sensitive palates.
- Prevent tortillas from tearing during rolling by ensuring they’re warm and pliable, and avoid overfilling.
- Reduce oil absorption during frying by maintaining consistent oil temperature and not overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg