Description
Crispy pockets filled with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for brushing/frying)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add the Flavors: Once browned, stir in the minced garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in Salsa and Beans: Stir in the salsa and refried beans, mixing until combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface, warming slightly in the microwave to make pliable.
- Fill and Roll: Place a generous scoop of the beef mixture in the center of each tortilla, add cheese, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat or preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) for baking.
- Fry the Chimichangas: Fry seam-side down in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden, or bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and enjoy with toppings like sour cream and guacamole.
Notes
Wrap leftovers in foil or an airtight container; they can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef, cheese, Mexican, easy dinner, crispy