Description
Crispy beef and cheese chimichangas are packed with bold flavor and wrapped in golden tortillas. A family favorite that’s easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup salsa or taco sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
6 large flour tortillas
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Cook ground beef and onions in a skillet until browned. Drain fat.
2. Add garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and salsa. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. Warm tortillas. Add beef mixture and cheese. Roll tightly.
4. Heat oil in skillet. Fry chimichangas until golden on both sides.
5. Drain on paper towels and serve with toppings.
Notes
Bake at 400°F for a lighter option.
Use toothpicks to hold them closed during frying if needed.
Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg