Description
Experience the irresistible crunch of Beef and Cheese Chimichangas, bursting with savory beef and melted cheese—perfect for satisfying cravings any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then mix in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- Assemble the chimichangas: Lay each tortilla flat, add a generous amount of beef mixture and shredded cheese. Fold sides inward and roll tightly from bottom to top.
- Heat the oil: Pour enough vegetable oil into a pan to cover about half an inch deep. Heat over medium-high until shimmering.
- Fry until golden brown: Carefully place each rolled chimichanga seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil & serve: Remove from oil using tongs or a slotted spoon, placing on paper towels to drain. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg