Beef and Cheese Chimichangas
Delicious and crispy beef and cheese chimichangas, perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans (optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Oil for frying
- Sour cream for serving
- Guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by combining the cooked shredded beef, shredded cheese, salsa, cumin, and chili powder in a large mixing bowl. Taste the mixture and adjust as needed.
- Assemble the chimichangas by laying one tortilla on a surface, spooning 1/3 cup of filling in the center, folding the sides over, and rolling tightly.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet until shimmering, about 1 inch deep.
- Fry the chimichangas, seam side down, for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the excess oil on paper towels after frying.
- Serve the chimichangas with a dollop of sour cream and a side of guacamole, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen for later frying. Alternatively, you can bake these at 425°F for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chimichanga
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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