Description
A delicious and filling meal that combines juicy ground beef with melted cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 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 ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease. Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until well combined.
- Spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with a generous scoop of the beef mixture and a handful of shredded cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for the oven method. Place the chimichangas seam-side down on a baking sheet, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy. For the skillet method, heat 2–3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Remove from heat and let the chimichangas rest for 2 minutes before serving. Add toppings like sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, or salsa if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the beef filling. Don’t overfill the chimichangas to prevent them from bursting while cooking. Experiment with different cheeses for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chimichangas, beef, cheese, Mexican food, dinner, easy recipe