Description
Crispy Cheesy Beef Chimichangas are your ultimate go-to for an indulgent yet easy dinner. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and golden fried tortillas, this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or game-day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream
- Pico de gallo or salsa
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in garlic and spices: cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in tomato sauce or salsa and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese until smooth.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp towel for 30 seconds.
- Spoon beef mixture into the center of each tortilla, top with cheese, fold sides, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chimichangas seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Top with sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro, or your favorite toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Cheesy Beef Chimichangas, Tex-Mex, comfort food, easy dinner